Tehran to Viranşehir flights
Viranşehir lies 1,056 km (656 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 6 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 | Viranşehir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Turkey |
| Population | 7.2 million | 154,163 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 551 m (1,808 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | GNY, 80 km out |
Clocks in Viranşehir are 30 min behind Tehran right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands only 1 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Viranşehir
Crossing from Iran into Turkey: money changes from the Rial to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
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 Viranşehir
Viranşehir is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY), 80 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mardin Airport (MQM, 78 km), Diyarbakır Airport (DIY, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Şanlıurfa GAP Airport | GNY | 80 km (50 mi) | 13,123 ft | 2,708 ft |
| Mardin Airport (regional) | MQM | 78 km (48 mi) | 8,204 ft | 1,729 ft |
| Diyarbakır Airport (regional) | DIY | 84 km (52 mi) | 11,644 ft | 2,251 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Viranşehir from Tehran?
1,056 km (656 mi) in a straight line, west of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Viranşehir by air?
About 2 h 6 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 Viranşehir?
Viranşehir is 30 min behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Viranşehir flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY); Viranşehir also has MQM, DIY.
What currency do I need in Viranşehir?
The Lira (TRY).
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.