Tehran to Abu Gharaq flights
Abu Gharaq lies 740 km (460 mi) south-west of Tehran, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 42 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.
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| Tehran | Abu Gharaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Iraq |
| Population | 7.2 million | 108,212 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | NJF, 60 km out |
Clocks in Abu Gharaq are 30 min behind Tehran right now, so a 1 h 42 min journey lands only 1 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abu Gharaq
Crossing from Iran into Iraq: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (IQD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tehran
Tehran is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,258-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 39 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 54 km).
Arriving in Abu Gharaq
Abu Gharaq is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | 60 km (37 mi) | 9,842 ft | 103 ft |
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | BGW | 82 km (51 mi) | 13,124 ft | 114 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Abu Gharaq from Tehran?
740 km (460 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Abu Gharaq by air?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tehran and Abu Gharaq?
Abu Gharaq is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Baghdad against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Abu Gharaq flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF); Abu Gharaq also has BGW.
What currency do I need in Abu Gharaq?
The Dinar (IQD).
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.