Riyadh to Lāhījān flights
Lāhījān lies 1,426 km (886 mi) north of Riyadh, +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 35 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.
| Riyadh | Lāhījān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Iran |
| Population | 4.2 million | 101,073 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | RUH, 30 km out | RAS, 37 km out |
Clocks in Lāhījān are 30 min ahead of Riyadh right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 3 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lāhījān
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Iran: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Riyadh
Riyadh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Khalid International Airport (RUH), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 13,796-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Lāhījān
Lāhījān is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,571 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ramsar Airport (RZR, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (regional) | RAS | 37 km (23 mi) | 9,571 ft | -40 ft |
| Ramsar Airport (regional) | RZR | 69 km (43 mi) | 7,448 ft | -70 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lāhījān from Riyadh?
1,426 km (886 mi) in a straight line, north of Riyadh.
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Lāhījān by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Lāhījān?
Lāhījān is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Riyadh).
Which airports are used for Riyadh to Lāhījān flights?
Typically King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS); Lāhījān also has RZR.
What currency do I need in Lāhījān?
The Rial (IRR).
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.