Kfar Saba to Damascus flights
Damascus lies 197 km (122 mi) north-east of Kfar Saba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kfar Saba | Damascus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Israel | Syria |
| Population | 110,456 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 701 m (2,300 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
| Nearest large airport | TLV, 18 km out | DAM, 24 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Damascus
Crossing from Israel into Syria: money changes from the Shekel to the Pound (SYP); sockets are Euro, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +963; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kfar Saba
Kfar Saba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,327-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA, 72 km).
Arriving in Damascus
Damascus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Damascus International Airport (DAM), 24 km (15 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, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | 24 km (15 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,020 ft |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | 82 km (51 mi) | 12,467 ft | 87 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Damascus from Kfar Saba?
197 km (122 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kfar Saba.
How long does it take to get from Kfar Saba to Damascus by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kfar Saba and Damascus?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kfar Saba to Damascus flights?
Typically Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Damascus International Airport (DAM); Damascus also has BEY.
What currency do I need in Damascus?
The Pound (SYP).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.