Distance From Rusk County Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport

The distance from Rusk County Airport () to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 7275 miles or 11708 kilometers or 6318 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 Henderson ( United States ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Henderson and Tehran takes around 16 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rusk County Airport, Henderson, United States to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 16 hours 43 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		11708 km
Statute Miles		7275 miles
Nautical Miles		6318 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 43 minutes

Rusk County Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - to IKA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IKA

Time difference between Henderson (United States) and Tehran (Iran) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Henderson.

Location	Local Time
Henderson (United States)	2026-11-07, 14:18:42 CST
Tehran (Iran)	2026-11-07, 23:48:42 +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

Rusk County Airport ( / KRFI) Henderson, United States

Destination

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