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PHL to THR: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Teheran (Mehrabad International Airport)
6,208 mi
9,990 km · 5,394 nm
12h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,208 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 38m 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
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, 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 PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 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 PHL from THR?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Teheran (THR) is 6,208 miles (9,990 km, 5,394 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to THR?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 38m 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 Philadelphia and Teheran?
Teheran is 7.5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to THR?
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