Tehran to Madīnat Ḩamad flights
Madīnat Ḩamad lies 1,069 km (664 mi) south 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 7 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 | Madīnat Ḩamad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Bahrain |
| Population | 7.2 million | 133,550 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | BAH, 21 km out |
Clocks in Madīnat Ḩamad are 30 min behind Tehran right now, so a 2 h 7 min journey lands only 1 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madīnat Ḩamad
Crossing from Iran into Bahrain: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (BHD); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +973; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Madīnat Ḩamad
Madīnat Ḩamad is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bahrain International Airport (BAH), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,979-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King Fahd International Airport (DMM, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain International Airport | BAH | 21 km (13 mi) | 12,979 ft | 6 ft |
| King Fahd International Airport | DMM | 81 km (50 mi) | 13,124 ft | 72 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Madīnat Ḩamad from Tehran?
1,069 km (664 mi) in a straight line, south of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Madīnat Ḩamad by air?
About 2 h 7 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 Madīnat Ḩamad?
Madīnat Ḩamad is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Bahrain against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Madīnat Ḩamad flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH); Madīnat Ḩamad also has DMM.
What currency do I need in Madīnat Ḩamad?
The Dinar (BHD).
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.