Distance From Sampson County Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, CTZ - IKA Distance

The distance from Sampson County Airport (CTZ) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 6586 miles or 10599 kilometers or 5719 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 Clinton ( United States ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Clinton and Tehran takes around 15 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sampson County Airport, Clinton, United States to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 15 hours 8 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 • CTZ - IKA

Kilometers		10599 km
Statute Miles		6586 miles
Nautical Miles		5719 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 8 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CTZ - IKA

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

Location	Local Time
Clinton (United States)	2025-12-06, 00:41:49 EST
Tehran (Iran)	2025-12-06, 09:11:49 +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

Sampson County Airport (CTZ / KCTZ) Clinton, United States

Destination

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