Distance From Bentota River Waterdrome to Mehrabad International Airport, BJT - THR Distance

The distance from Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is 2719 miles or 4375 kilometers or 2361 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bentota ( Sri Lanka ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bentota and Tehran takes around 6 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bentota River Waterdrome, Bentota, Sri Lanka to Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 6 hours 15 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BJT - THR

Kilometers		4375 km
Statute Miles		2719 miles
Nautical Miles		2361 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 15 minutes

Bentota River Waterdrome to Mehrabad International Airport Flight Route Map - BJT to THR Flight Path

Location of Bentota River Waterdrome & Mehrabad International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bentota to Tehran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Tehran, Iran. .

Nonstop flight route between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Tehran, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJT - THR

Time difference between Bentota (Sri Lanka) and Tehran (Iran) is 2 Hours.
Tehran time is 2 Hours behind Bentota.

Location	Local Time
Bentota (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-04, 04:06:14 +0530
Tehran (Iran)	2026-05-04, 02:06:14 +0330

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT / ) Bentota, Sri Lanka

Destination

Mehrabad International Airport (THR / OIII) Tehran, Iran