Tehran to Russeifa flights
Russeifa lies 1,476 km (917 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 39 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 | Russeifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Jordan |
| Population | 7.2 million | 268,237 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 614 m (2,014 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | ADJ, 7 km out |
Clocks in Russeifa are 30 min behind Tehran right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands only 2 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Russeifa
Crossing from Iran into Jordan: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (JOD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 5-15, SN 441011, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +962; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Russeifa
Russeifa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,745-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, 33 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,745 ft | 2,555 ft |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | 33 km (21 mi) | 12,008 ft | 2,395 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Russeifa from Tehran?
1,476 km (917 mi) in a straight line, west of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Russeifa by air?
About 2 h 39 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 Russeifa?
Russeifa is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Amman against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Russeifa flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ); Russeifa also has AMM.
What currency do I need in Russeifa?
The Dinar (JOD).
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.