Distance From Central Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, CEM - IKA Distance

The distance from Central Airport (CEM) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 5407 miles or 8701 kilometers or 4696 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 Central ( United States ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Central and Tehran takes around 12 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Central Airport, Central, United States to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 12 hours 25 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 • CEM - IKA

Kilometers		8701 km
Statute Miles		5407 miles
Nautical Miles		4696 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 25 minutes

Central Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - CEM to IKA Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CEM - IKA

Time difference between Central (United States) and Tehran (Iran) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Central.

Location	Local Time
Central (United States)	2025-03-14, 11:41:42 AKDT
Tehran (Iran)	2025-03-14, 23:11:42 +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

Central Airport (CEM / PACE) Central, United States

Destination

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