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Karkheh National Park

Karkheh National Park is a national park in Iran, covering 75 km² (29 sq mi). It is the #25 largest of Iran's 32 national parks.

Area
75 km²
Nearest airport
DEF · 44 km
Karkheh National Park
Photo: Tasnim News Agency · CC BY 4.0

Nearest airports to Karkheh National Park

  1. 1
    Dezful Airport Flag of IranDezful, Iran Airports in Iran
    DEF44 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Qasem Soleimani International Airport Flag of IranAhvaz, Iran Airports in Iran
    AWZ96 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Khoram Abad Airport Flag of IranIran Airports in Iran
    KHD152 kmstraight line

More about Karkheh National Park

Karkheh National Park is one of 32 national parks in Iran. It covers 75 km² (7,476 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of Manhattan, making it the #25 largest national park in Iran (0.4% of the country's national park area).

Visiting Karkheh National Park

The closest airport is Dezful Airport (DEF), about 44 km away — around 57 minutes by car; alternatively Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ, 96 km). Other national parks within reach include Dez National park (41 km²), Tang-e Sayad National Park (44 km²), Qamishloo National Park (299 km²) and Mouteh National Park and Wildlife Refuge (326 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Karkheh National Park?

75 km² — about 7,476 hectares or 29 square miles.

What is the nearest airport to Karkheh National Park?

Dezful Airport (DEF), about 44 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.