Distance From Imperial County Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, IPL - IKA Distance

The distance from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 7644 miles or 12301 kilometers or 6638 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 Imperial ( United States ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Imperial and Tehran takes around 17 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Imperial County Airport, Imperial, United States to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 17 hours 34 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 • IPL - IKA

Kilometers		12301 km
Statute Miles		7644 miles
Nautical Miles		6638 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 34 minutes

Imperial County Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - IPL to IKA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • IPL - IKA

Time difference between Imperial (United States) and Tehran (Iran) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Imperial.

Location	Local Time
Imperial (United States)	2026-05-04, 04:46:47 PDT
Tehran (Iran)	2026-05-04, 15:16:47 +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

Imperial County Airport (IPL / KIPL) Imperial, United States

Destination

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