Distance From Katalla Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport

The distance from Katalla Airport () to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 5771 miles or 9287 kilometers or 5012 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 Katalla ( United States ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Katalla and Tehran takes around 13 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Katalla Airport, Katalla, United States to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 13 hours 16 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

Kilometers		9287 km
Statute Miles		5771 miles
Nautical Miles		5012 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 16 minutes

Katalla Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - to IKA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IKA

Time difference between Katalla (United States) and Tehran (Iran) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Katalla.

Location	Local Time
Katalla (United States)	2026-03-21, 16:50:34 AKDT
Tehran (Iran)	2026-03-22, 04:20:34 +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

Katalla Airport ( / ) Katalla, United States

Destination

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