Distance From Imam Khomeini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, IKA - LGW Distance

The distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2736 miles or 4402 kilometers or 2376 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 London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tehran and London takes around 6 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 6 hours 17 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 - LGW

Kilometers		4402 km
Statute Miles		2736 miles
Nautical Miles		2376 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 17 minutes

Imam Khomeini International Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - IKA to LGW Flight Path

Location of Imam Khomeini International Airport & London Gatwick Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tehran to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Tehran, Iran and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IKA - LGW

Time difference between Tehran (Iran) and London (United Kingdom) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
London time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Tehran.

Location	Local Time
Tehran (Iran)	2025-12-14, 09:57:41 +0330
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-14, 06:27:41 GMT

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom