The distance from Progress Airport () to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is 5093 miles or 8197 kilometers or 4423 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.
8197 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Progress Airport (South Africa) and Mehrabad International Airport (Iran).
How long does it take to travel from Sunlands ( South Africa ) to Tehran ( Iran )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sunlands and Tehran takes around 11 hours 42 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Progress Airport, Sunlands, South Africa to Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran is
11 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 • - THR
| Kilometers | | 8197 km |
| Statute Miles | | 5093 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 4423 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 11 hours 42 minutes |
Progress Airport to Mehrabad International Airport Flight Route Map - to THR Flight Path
Location of Progress Airport & Mehrabad International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sunlands to Tehran nonstop flight path and travel direction.
Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sunlands, South Africa and Tehran, Iran. .
Nonstop flight route between Sunlands, South Africa and Tehran, Iran.
Time Difference Between the Airports • - THR
Time difference between
Sunlands (South Africa) and
Tehran (Iran) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Sunlands.
| Location | Local Time |
| Sunlands (South Africa) | 2026-04-02, 01:57:01 SAST |
| Tehran (Iran) | 2026-04-02, 03:27:01 +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.