Damascus to Chālūs flights
Chālūs lies 1,419 km (882 mi) east of Damascus, +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 34 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.
| Damascus | Chālūs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Iran |
| Population | 1.6 million | 107,490 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | NSH, 4 km out |
Clocks in Chālūs are 30 min ahead of Damascus right now, so a 2 h 34 min journey lands 3 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chālūs
Crossing from Syria 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 Damascus
Damascus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Damascus International Airport (DAM), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY, 82 km).
Arriving in Chālūs
Chālūs is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nowshahr Airport (NSH), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,677 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ramsar Airport (RZR, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowshahr Airport (regional) | NSH | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,677 ft | -61 ft |
| Ramsar Airport (regional) | RZR | 71 km (44 mi) | 7,448 ft | -70 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chālūs from Damascus?
1,419 km (882 mi) in a straight line, east of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to Chālūs by air?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Damascus and Chālūs?
Chālūs is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Damascus).
Which airports are used for Damascus to Chālūs flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Nowshahr Airport (NSH); Chālūs also has RZR.
What currency do I need in Chālūs?
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 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.