Distance From Imam Khomeini International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, IKA - IAH Distance

The distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 7420 miles or 11942 kilometers or 6444 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 Tehran ( Iran ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tehran and Houston takes around 17 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 17 hours 3 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 • IKA - IAH

Kilometers		11942 km
Statute Miles		7420 miles
Nautical Miles		6444 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 3 minutes

Imam Khomeini International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - IKA to IAH Flight Path

Location of Imam Khomeini International Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tehran to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Tehran, Iran and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IKA - IAH

Time difference between Tehran (Iran) and Houston (United States) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Houston time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes behind Tehran.

Location	Local Time
Tehran (Iran)	2026-01-29, 07:59:53 +0330
Houston (United States)	2026-01-28, 22:29:53 CST

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

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA / OIIE) Tehran, Iran

Destination

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States