Dūmā to Tehran flights
Tehran lies 1,393 km (865 mi) east of Dūmā, +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 32 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.
| Dūmā | Tehran | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Iran |
| Population | 111,864 | 7.2 million |
| Elevation | 660 m (2,165 ft) | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 21 km out | THR, 10 km out |
Clocks in Tehran are 30 min ahead of Dūmā right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands 3 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tehran
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 Dūmā
Dūmā is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Damascus International Airport (DAM), 21 km (13 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, 89 km).
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 Dūmā?
1,393 km (865 mi) in a straight line, east of Dūmā.
How long does it take to get from Dūmā to Tehran by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dūmā and Tehran?
Tehran is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Damascus).
Which airports are used for Dūmā to Tehran flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR); Tehran also has IKA, PYK.
What currency do I need in Tehran?
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.