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JFK to THR: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Teheran (Mehrabad International Airport)
6,117 mi
9,844 km · 5,315 nm
12h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,117 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 28m 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
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- THR — Mehrabad International Airport · Teheran, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Near THR
- IKA · Imam Khomeini International Airport21 mi away
- PYK · Payam International Airport28 mi away
- NSH · Noshahr Airport68 mi away
- GZW · Qazvin Airport80 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from THR?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Teheran (THR) is 6,117 miles (9,844 km, 5,315 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to THR?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 28m 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 New York and Teheran?
Teheran is 7.5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to THR?
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