Karaj to Xiva flights
Xiva lies 1,021 km (634 mi) north-east of Karaj, +1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 4 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 | Xiva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Uzbekistan |
| Population | 1.4 million | 115,000 |
| Elevation | 1,341 m (4,400 ft) | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) |
| Nearest large airport | PYK, 16 km out | UGC, 32 km out |
Clocks in Xiva are 1 h 30 min ahead of Karaj right now, so a 2 h 4 min journey lands 3 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Xiva
Crossing from Iran into Uzbekistan: money changes from the Rial to the Som (UZS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +998; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Xiva
Xiva is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Urgench International Airport (UGC), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,065-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dashoguz International Airport (TAZ, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urgench International Airport | UGC | 32 km (20 mi) | 11,065 ft | 320 ft |
| Dashoguz International Airport | TAZ | 61 km (38 mi) | 12,467 ft | 272 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Xiva from Karaj?
1,021 km (634 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Karaj.
How long does it take to get from Karaj to Xiva by air?
About 2 h 4 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 Xiva?
Xiva is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Samarkand against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Karaj to Xiva flights?
Typically Payam International Airport (PYK) to Urgench International Airport (UGC); Xiva also has TAZ.
What currency do I need in Xiva?
The Som (UZS).
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.