Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah to Isfahan flights
Isfahan lies 686 km (426 mi) east of Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 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.
| Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah | Isfahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 100,600 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) | 1,578 m (5,177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 43 km out | IFN, 23 km out |
Clocks in Isfahan are 30 min ahead of Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah right now, so a 1 h 38 min journey lands 2 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Isfahan
Crossing from Iraq into Iran: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah
Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Najaf International Airport (NJF, 100 km).
Arriving in Isfahan
Isfahan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 14,425-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport | IFN | 23 km (14 mi) | 14,425 ft | 5,059 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Isfahan from Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah?
686 km (426 mi) in a straight line, east of Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah.
How long does it take to get from Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah to Isfahan by air?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah and Isfahan?
Isfahan is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah to Isfahan flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN).
What currency do I need in Isfahan?
The Rial (IRR).
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.