Distance From Safdarjung Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport

The distance from Safdarjung Airport () to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 1593 miles or 2563 kilometers or 1383 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 New Delhi ( India ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Delhi and Tehran takes around 3 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi, India to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 3 hours 39 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		2563 km
Statute Miles		1593 miles
Nautical Miles		1383 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 39 minutes

Safdarjung Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - to IKA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between New Delhi, India and Tehran, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IKA

Time difference between New Delhi (India) and Tehran (Iran) is 2 Hours.
Tehran time is 2 Hours behind New Delhi.

Location	Local Time
New Delhi (India)	2026-11-04, 22:11:18 IST
Tehran (Iran)	2026-11-04, 20:11:18 +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

Safdarjung Airport ( / VIDD) New Delhi, India

Destination

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