Distance From Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Mehrabad International Airport, MSL - THR Distance

The distance from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is 6897 miles or 11100 kilometers or 5990 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 Muscle Shoals ( United States ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Muscle Shoals and Tehran takes around 15 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, Muscle Shoals, United States to Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 15 hours 51 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 • MSL - THR

Kilometers		11100 km
Statute Miles		6897 miles
Nautical Miles		5990 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 51 minutes

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Mehrabad International Airport Flight Route Map - MSL to THR Flight Path

Location of Northwest Alabama Regional Airport & Mehrabad International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Muscle Shoals to Tehran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Muscle Shoals, United States and Tehran, Iran. .

Nonstop flight route between Muscle Shoals, United States and Tehran, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSL - THR

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

Location	Local Time
Muscle Shoals (United States)	2026-09-17, 03:36:57 EDT
Tehran (Iran)	2026-09-17, 11:06:57 +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

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL / KMSL) Muscle Shoals, United States

Destination

Mehrabad International Airport (THR / OIII) Tehran, Iran