Tehran to Vladikavkaz flights
Vladikavkaz lies 1,001 km (622 mi) north-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 2 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 | Vladikavkaz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Russia |
| Population | 7.2 million | 306,258 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 681 m (2,234 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | GRV, 92 km out |
Clocks in Vladikavkaz are 30 min behind Tehran right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands only 1 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vladikavkaz
Crossing from Iran into Russia: money changes from the Rial to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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 Vladikavkaz
Vladikavkaz is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport (GRV), 92 km (57 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (OGZ, 19 km), Magas Airport (IGT, 42 km), Nalchik Airport (NAL, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport | GRV | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,202 ft | 548 ft |
| Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (regional) | OGZ | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,673 ft |
| Magas Airport (regional) | IGT | 42 km (26 mi) | 9,842 ft | 1,165 ft |
| Nalchik Airport (regional) | NAL | 99 km (62 mi) | 7,218 ft | 1,461 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Vladikavkaz from Tehran?
1,001 km (622 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Vladikavkaz by air?
About 2 h 2 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 Vladikavkaz?
Vladikavkaz is 30 min behind at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Vladikavkaz flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International Airport (GRV); Vladikavkaz also has OGZ, IGT, NAL.
What currency do I need in Vladikavkaz?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.