Qā’em Shahr to Karaj flights
Karaj lies 183 km (113 mi) west of Qā’em Shahr, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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.
| Qā’em Shahr | Karaj | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Iran |
| Population | 204,953 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 1,341 m (4,400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | SRY, 35 km out | PYK, 16 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Qā’em Shahr
Qā’em Shahr is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport (SRY), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,688 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payam International Airport | PYK | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,005 ft | 4,170 ft |
| Mehrabad International Airport | THR | 33 km (21 mi) | 13,258 ft | 3,962 ft |
| Imam Khomeini International Airport | IKA | 49 km (30 mi) | 13,772 ft | 3,305 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Karaj from Qā’em Shahr?
183 km (113 mi) in a straight line, west of Qā’em Shahr.
How long does it take to get from Qā’em Shahr to Karaj by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Qā’em Shahr and Karaj?
No, both are on Asia/Tehran at the moment.
Which airports are used for Qā’em Shahr to Karaj flights?
Typically Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport (SRY) to Payam International Airport (PYK); Karaj also has THR, IKA.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.