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IKA to LYM: distance & flight time
Tehran (Imam Khomeini International Airport) → Lympne (Lympne Airport)
2,683 mi
4,318 km · 2,331 nm
5h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,683 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 44m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IKA — Imam Khomeini International Airport · Tehran, Iran
- LYM — Lympne Airport · Lympne, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IKA
- THR · Mehrabad International Airport21 mi away
- PYK · Payam International Airport31 mi away
- GZW · Qazvin Airport84 mi away
- NSH · Noshahr Airport88 mi away
Near LYM
- LYX · Lydd Airport9 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport52 mi away
- MSE · Kent International Airport23 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport69 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IKA from LYM?
The flight distance from Tehran (IKA) to Lympne (LYM) is 2,683 miles (4,318 km, 2,331 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IKA to LYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from IKA to LYM?
Nonstop service on IKA–LYM depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Lympne?
Lympne is 3.5 hours behind Tehran.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IKA to LYM?
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Why are some IKA to LYM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain IKA–LYM tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.