Distance From Varnell Heliport to Imam Khomeini International Airport

The distance from Varnell Heliport () to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 7480 miles or 12037 kilometers or 6495 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 Austin ( United States ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Austin and Tehran takes around 17 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Varnell Heliport, Austin, United States to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 17 hours 11 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		12037 km
Statute Miles		7480 miles
Nautical Miles		6495 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 11 minutes

Varnell Heliport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - to IKA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IKA

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

Location	Local Time
Austin (United States)	2026-05-07, 07:18:37 MDT
Tehran (Iran)	2026-05-07, 16:48:37 +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

Varnell Heliport ( / 5TA7) Austin, United States

Destination

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