Bīrjand to Tehran flights
Tehran lies 782 km (486 mi) north-west of Bīrjand, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 45 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.
| Bīrjand | Tehran | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Iran |
| Population | 196,982 | 7.2 million |
| Elevation | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | XBJ, 7 km out | THR, 10 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bīrjand
Bīrjand is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Birjand International Airport (XBJ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,521 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Tehran
Tehran is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,258-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 39 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 54 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehrabad International Airport | THR | 10 km (6 mi) | 13,258 ft | 3,962 ft |
| Imam Khomeini International Airport | IKA | 39 km (24 mi) | 13,772 ft | 3,305 ft |
| Payam International Airport | PYK | 54 km (34 mi) | 12,005 ft | 4,170 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tehran from Bīrjand?
782 km (486 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bīrjand.
How long does it take to get from Bīrjand to Tehran by air?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bīrjand and Tehran?
No, both are on Asia/Tehran at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bīrjand to Tehran flights?
Typically Birjand International Airport (XBJ) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR); Tehran also has IKA, PYK.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.