Distance From Virginia Highlands Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, VJI - IKA Distance

The distance from Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 6619 miles or 10652 kilometers or 5748 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 Abingdon ( United States ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abingdon and Tehran takes around 15 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Virginia Highlands Airport, Abingdon, United States to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 15 hours 13 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 • VJI - IKA

Kilometers		10652 km
Statute Miles		6619 miles
Nautical Miles		5748 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 13 minutes

Virginia Highlands Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - VJI to IKA Flight Path

Location of Virginia Highlands Airport & Imam Khomeini International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Abingdon to Tehran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Abingdon, United States and Tehran, Iran. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VJI - IKA

Time difference between Abingdon (United States) and Tehran (Iran) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Abingdon.

Location	Local Time
Abingdon (United States)	2026-05-04, 00:42:45 EDT
Tehran (Iran)	2026-05-04, 08:12:45 +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

Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI / KVJI) Abingdon, United States

Destination

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