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LGK to RUD: distance & flight time
Langkawi (Langkawi International Airport) → Emam Shahr (Shahroud Airport)
3,497 mi
5,627 km · 3,038 nm
7h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,497 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 19m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGK — Langkawi International Airport · Langkawi, Malaysia
- RUD — Shahroud Airport · Emam Shahr, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGK
- AOR · Sultan Abdul Halim Airport47 mi away
- HDY · Hat Yai International Airport62 mi away
- BWH · Butterworth Airport75 mi away
- PEN · Penang International Airport81 mi away
Near RUD
- GBT · Gorgan Airport51 mi away
- KLM · Kalaleh Airport69 mi away
- SRY · Dasht-e Naz Airport107 mi away
- AFZ · Sabzevar National Airport140 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGK from RUD?
The flight distance from Langkawi (LGK) to Emam Shahr (RUD) is 3,497 miles (5,627 km, 3,038 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGK to RUD?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 19m 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 LGK to RUD?
Nonstop service on LGK–RUD 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 7h 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Langkawi and Emam Shahr?
Emam Shahr is 4.5 hours behind Langkawi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGK to RUD?
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Why are some LGK to RUD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGK–RUD 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.