Karaj to Tyre flights
Tyre lies 1,473 km (915 mi) west of Karaj, -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 38 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.
| Karaj | Tyre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Lebanon |
| Population | 1.4 million | 135,204 |
| Elevation | 1,341 m (4,400 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) |
| Nearest large airport | PYK, 16 km out | BEY, 67 km out |
Clocks in Tyre are 30 min behind Karaj right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 2 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tyre
Crossing from Iran into Lebanon: money changes from the Rial to the Pound (LBP); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +961; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Airports at each end
Leaving Karaj
Karaj is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Payam International Airport (PYK), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,005-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mehrabad International Airport (THR, 33 km), Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 49 km).
Arriving in Tyre
Tyre is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA, 53 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | 67 km (42 mi) | 12,467 ft | 87 ft |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (regional) | HFA | 53 km (33 mi) | 4,324 ft | 28 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tyre from Karaj?
1,473 km (915 mi) in a straight line, west of Karaj.
How long does it take to get from Karaj to Tyre by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Karaj and Tyre?
Tyre is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Beirut against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Karaj to Tyre flights?
Typically Payam International Airport (PYK) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY); Tyre also has HFA.
What currency do I need in Tyre?
The Pound (LBP).
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.