Distance From RAF Benson to Imam Khomeini International Airport, BEX - IKA Distance

The distance from RAF Benson (BEX) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 2776 miles or 4468 kilometers or 2411 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 Benson ( United Kingdom ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Benson and Tehran takes around 6 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Benson, Benson, United Kingdom to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 6 hours 22 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 • BEX - IKA

Kilometers		4468 km
Statute Miles		2776 miles
Nautical Miles		2411 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 22 minutes

RAF Benson to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - BEX to IKA Flight Path

Location of RAF Benson & Imam Khomeini International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Benson to Tehran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Benson, United Kingdom and Tehran, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BEX - IKA

Time difference between Benson (United Kingdom) and Tehran (Iran) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Benson.

Location	Local Time
Benson (United Kingdom)	2026-04-29, 14:23:54 BST
Tehran (Iran)	2026-04-29, 16:53:54 +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

RAF Benson (BEX / EGUB) Benson, United Kingdom

Destination

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