Tehran to Dūmā flights
Dūmā lies 1,393 km (865 mi) 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 2 h 32 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.
| Tehran | Dūmā | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Syria |
| Population | 7.2 million | 111,864 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 660 m (2,165 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | DAM, 21 km out |
Clocks in Dūmā are 30 min behind Tehran right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands only 2 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dūmā
Crossing from Iran into Syria: money changes from the Rial 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 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 Dūmā
Dūmā is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Damascus International Airport (DAM), 21 km (13 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, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,020 ft |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | 89 km (55 mi) | 12,467 ft | 87 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dūmā from Tehran?
1,393 km (865 mi) in a straight line, west of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Dūmā by air?
About 2 h 32 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 Dūmā?
Dūmā is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Damascus against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Dūmā flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Damascus International Airport (DAM); Dūmā also has BEY.
What currency do I need in Dūmā?
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 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.