Distance From Mehrabad International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, THR - RDU Distance

The distance from Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 6544 miles or 10531 kilometers or 5683 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 Tehran ( Iran ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tehran and Raleigh/Durham takes around 15 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 15 hours 2 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 • THR - RDU

Kilometers		10531 km
Statute Miles		6544 miles
Nautical Miles		5683 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 2 minutes

Mehrabad International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - THR to RDU Flight Path

Location of Mehrabad International Airport & Raleigh Durham International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tehran to Raleigh/Durham nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Tehran, Iran and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • THR - RDU

Time difference between Tehran (Iran) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Raleigh/Durham time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes behind Tehran.

Location	Local Time
Tehran (Iran)	2026-05-01, 05:18:20 +0330
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-04-30, 21:48:20 EDT

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

Mehrabad International Airport (THR / OIII) Tehran, Iran

Destination

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States