Distance From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, MSY - IKA Distance

The distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 7268 miles or 11696 kilometers or 6312 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 New Orleans ( United States ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Tehran takes around 16 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 16 hours 42 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 • MSY - IKA

Kilometers		11696 km
Statute Miles		7268 miles
Nautical Miles		6312 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 42 minutes

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - MSY to IKA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between New Orleans, United States and Tehran, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSY - IKA

Time difference between New Orleans (United States) and Tehran (Iran) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of New Orleans.

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2026-09-20, 15:57:54 EDT
Tehran (Iran)	2026-09-20, 23:27:54 +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

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY / KMSY) New Orleans, United States

Destination

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