Tehran to Rafsanjān flights
Rafsanjān lies 726 km (451 mi) south-east of Tehran, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 41 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 | Rafsanjān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Iran |
| Population | 7.2 million | 147,680 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 1,514 m (4,967 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | KER, 93 km out |
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 Rafsanjān
Rafsanjān is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport (KER), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 12,635-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rafsanjan Airport (RJN, 13 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport | KER | 93 km (58 mi) | 12,635 ft | 5,741 ft |
| Rafsanjan Airport (regional) | RJN | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,814 ft | 5,298 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rafsanjān from Tehran?
726 km (451 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Rafsanjān by air?
About 1 h 41 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 Rafsanjān?
No, both are on Asia/Tehran at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tehran to Rafsanjān flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport (KER); Rafsanjān also has RJN.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.