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IKA to XRH: distance & flight time
Tehran (Imam Khomeini International Airport) → Richmond (RAAF Base Richmond)
7,997 mi
12,869 km · 6,949 nm
16h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
7,997 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 9m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IKA — Imam Khomeini International Airport · Tehran, Iran
- XRH — RAAF Base Richmond · Richmond, Australia
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 XRH
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport33 mi away
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport25 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport31 mi away
- BEO · Lake Macquarie Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IKA from XRH?
The flight distance from Tehran (IKA) to Richmond (XRH) is 7,997 miles (12,869 km, 6,949 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IKA to XRH?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 9m 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 Tehran and Richmond?
Richmond is 6.5 hours ahead of Tehran.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IKA to XRH?
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