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MEI to IKA: distance & flight time
Meridian (Key Field) → Tehran (Imam Khomeini International Airport)
7,084 mi
11,400 km · 6,156 nm
14h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,084 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 21m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MEI — Key Field · Meridian, United States
- IKA — Imam Khomeini International Airport · Tehran, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MEI
Near IKA
- THR · Mehrabad International Airport21 mi away
- PYK · Payam International Airport31 mi away
- GZW · Qazvin Airport84 mi away
- NSH · Noshahr Airport88 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MEI from IKA?
The flight distance from Meridian (MEI) to Tehran (IKA) is 7,084 miles (11,400 km, 6,156 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MEI to IKA?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 21m 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 Meridian and Tehran?
Tehran is 8.5 hours ahead of Meridian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MEI to IKA?
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