Beirut to Khorramshahr flights
Khorramshahr lies 1,253 km (779 mi) east of Beirut, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Beirut | Khorramshahr | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Iran |
| Population | 1.9 million | 330,606 |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | BEY, 8 km out | ABD, 9 km out |
Clocks in Khorramshahr are 30 min ahead of Beirut right now, so a 2 h 21 min journey lands 2 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Khorramshahr
Crossing from Lebanon into Iran: money changes from the Pound to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beirut
Beirut is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Khorramshahr
Khorramshahr is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,169-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Basra International Airport (BSR, 51 km), Mahshahr Airport (MRX, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport | ABD | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,169 ft | 10 ft |
| Basra International Airport | BSR | 51 km (32 mi) | 13,124 ft | 11 ft |
| Mahshahr Airport (regional) | MRX | 94 km (58 mi) | 8,874 ft | 8 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Khorramshahr from Beirut?
1,253 km (779 mi) in a straight line, east of Beirut.
How long does it take to get from Beirut to Khorramshahr by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beirut and Khorramshahr?
Khorramshahr is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Beirut).
Which airports are used for Beirut to Khorramshahr flights?
Typically Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD); Khorramshahr also has BSR, MRX.
What currency do I need in Khorramshahr?
The Rial (IRR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.