Distance From Palomar Observatory Road Helipad to Imam Khomeini International Airport

The distance from Palomar Observatory Road Helipad () to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 7622 miles or 12267 kilometers or 6619 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 Palomar Mountain ( United States ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palomar Mountain and Tehran takes around 17 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palomar Observatory Road Helipad, Palomar Mountain, United States to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 17 hours 31 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		12267 km
Statute Miles		7622 miles
Nautical Miles		6619 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 31 minutes

Palomar Observatory Road Helipad to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - to IKA Flight Path

Location of Palomar Observatory Road Helipad & Imam Khomeini International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Palomar Mountain to Tehran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Palomar Mountain, United States and Tehran, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IKA

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

Location	Local Time
Palomar Mountain (United States)	2025-12-15, 01:22:38 PST
Tehran (Iran)	2025-12-15, 12:52:38 +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

Palomar Observatory Road Helipad ( / ) Palomar Mountain, United States

Destination

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