Erbil to Sabzevar flights
Sabzevar lies 1,226 km (762 mi) east of Erbil, +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 19 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.
| Erbil | Sabzevar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 1.6 million | 243,700 |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | 974 m (3,196 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 8 km out | AFZ, 9 km out |
Clocks in Sabzevar are 30 min ahead of Erbil right now, so a 2 h 19 min journey lands 2 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sabzevar
Crossing from Iraq into Iran: money changes from the Dinar 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 Erbil
Erbil is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kirkuk International Airport (KIK, 86 km).
Arriving in Sabzevar
Sabzevar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sabzevar National Airport (AFZ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,428-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabzevar National Airport (regional) | AFZ | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,428 ft | 3,010 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sabzevar from Erbil?
1,226 km (762 mi) in a straight line, east of Erbil.
How long does it take to get from Erbil to Sabzevar by air?
About 2 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Erbil and Sabzevar?
Sabzevar is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Erbil to Sabzevar flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Sabzevar National Airport (AFZ).
What currency do I need in Sabzevar?
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.