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IKA to NHT: distance & flight time
Tehran (Imam Khomeini International Airport) → Northolt (RAF Northolt)
2,747 mi
4,420 km · 2,387 nm
5h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,747 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 51m 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
- NHT — RAF Northolt · Northolt, 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 NHT
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport6 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport30 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IKA from NHT?
The flight distance from Tehran (IKA) to Northolt (NHT) is 2,747 miles (4,420 km, 2,387 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IKA to NHT?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 51m 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 NHT?
Nonstop service on IKA–NHT 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 51m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Northolt?
Northolt is 3.5 hours behind Tehran.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IKA to NHT?
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Why are some IKA to NHT fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain IKA–NHT 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.