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EKN to IKA: distance & flight time
Elkins (Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field) → Tehran (Imam Khomeini International Airport)
6,426 mi
10,342 km · 5,584 nm
13h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,426 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 4m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- EKN — Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field · Elkins, United States
- IKA — Imam Khomeini International Airport · Tehran, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near EKN
Near IKA
- THR · Mehrabad International Airport21 mi away
- PYK · Payam International Airport31 mi away
- GZW · Qazvin Airport84 mi away
- NSH · Noshahr Airport88 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is EKN from IKA?
The flight distance from Elkins (EKN) to Tehran (IKA) is 6,426 miles (10,342 km, 5,584 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EKN to IKA?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 4m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Elkins and Tehran?
Tehran is 7.5 hours ahead of Elkins.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EKN to IKA?
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