Karaj to Warīsān flights
Warīsān lies 1,259 km (782 mi) south 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 22 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 | Warīsān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 1.4 million | 108,759 |
| Elevation | 1,341 m (4,400 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Nearest large airport | PYK, 16 km out | DXB, 10 km out |
Clocks in Warīsān are 30 min ahead of Karaj right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands 2 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Warīsān
Crossing from Iran into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Rial to the Dirham (AED); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +971; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
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 Warīsān
Warīsān is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dubai International Airport (DXB), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 14,590-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 21 km), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 39 km), Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 73 km), Fujairah International Airport (FJR, 93 km), Abu Musa Island Airport (AEU, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Airport | DXB | 10 km (6 mi) | 14,590 ft | 62 ft |
| Sharjah International Airport | SHJ | 21 km (13 mi) | 13,320 ft | 111 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 39 km (24 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | RKT | 73 km (45 mi) | 12,336 ft | 102 ft |
| Fujairah International Airport | FJR | 93 km (58 mi) | 10,007 ft | 152 ft |
| Abu Musa Island Airport (regional) | AEU | 87 km (54 mi) | 9,796 ft | 23 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Warīsān from Karaj?
1,259 km (782 mi) in a straight line, south of Karaj.
How long does it take to get from Karaj to Warīsān by air?
About 2 h 22 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 Warīsān?
Warīsān is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Karaj to Warīsān flights?
Typically Payam International Airport (PYK) to Dubai International Airport (DXB); Warīsān also has SHJ, DWC, RKT, FJR, AEU.
What currency do I need in Warīsān?
The Dirham (AED).
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.