Distance From Raleigh Executive Jetport to Imam Khomeini International Airport

The distance from Raleigh Executive Jetport () to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 6580 miles or 10588 kilometers or 5714 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 Sanford ( United States ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sanford and Tehran takes around 15 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Raleigh Executive Jetport, Sanford, United States to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 15 hours 7 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		10588 km
Statute Miles		6580 miles
Nautical Miles		5714 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 7 minutes

Raleigh Executive Jetport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - to IKA Flight Path

Location of Raleigh Executive Jetport & Imam Khomeini International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sanford to Tehran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Sanford, United States and Tehran, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IKA

Time difference between Sanford (United States) and Tehran (Iran) is 8 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 8 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Sanford.

Location	Local Time
Sanford (United States)	2025-12-14, 22:26:06 EST
Tehran (Iran)	2025-12-15, 06:56:06 +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

Raleigh Executive Jetport ( / KTTA) Sanford, United States

Destination

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