Distance From Katukurunda Air Force Base to Mehrabad International Airport, KTY - THR Distance

The distance from Katukurunda Air Force Base (KTY) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is 2711 miles or 4363 kilometers or 2354 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 Kalutara ( Sri Lanka ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kalutara and Tehran takes around 6 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Katukurunda Air Force Base, Kalutara, Sri Lanka to Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 6 hours 13 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 • KTY - THR

Kilometers		4363 km
Statute Miles		2711 miles
Nautical Miles		2354 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 13 minutes

Katukurunda Air Force Base to Mehrabad International Airport Flight Route Map - KTY to THR Flight Path

Location of Katukurunda Air Force Base & Mehrabad International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kalutara to Tehran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Tehran, Iran. .

Nonstop flight route between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Tehran, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KTY - THR

Time difference between Kalutara (Sri Lanka) and Tehran (Iran) is 2 Hours.
Tehran time is 2 Hours behind Kalutara.

Location	Local Time
Kalutara (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-16, 18:16:25 +0530
Tehran (Iran)	2025-12-16, 16:16:25 +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

Katukurunda Air Force Base (KTY / VCCN) Kalutara, Sri Lanka

Destination

Mehrabad International Airport (THR / OIII) Tehran, Iran