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SAN to THR: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Teheran (Mehrabad International Airport)
7,651 mi
12,313 km · 6,649 nm
15h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,651 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 28m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
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 SAN from THR?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Teheran (THR) is 7,651 miles (12,313 km, 6,649 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to THR?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 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 San Diego and Teheran?
Teheran is 10.5 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to THR?
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