Distance From Independence Municipal Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, IDP - IKA Distance

The distance from Independence Municipal Airport (IDP) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 6992 miles or 11253 kilometers or 6072 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 Independence ( United States ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Independence and Tehran takes around 16 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Independence Municipal Airport, Independence, United States to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 16 hours 4 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 • IDP - IKA

Kilometers		11253 km
Statute Miles		6992 miles
Nautical Miles		6072 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 4 minutes

Independence Municipal Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - IDP to IKA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • IDP - IKA

Time difference between Independence (United States) and Tehran (Iran) is 8 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 8 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Independence.

Location	Local Time
Independence (United States)	2025-12-13, 17:16:03 EST
Tehran (Iran)	2025-12-14, 01:46:03 +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

Independence Municipal Airport (IDP / KIDP) Independence, United States

Destination

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