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THR to SSN: distance & flight time
Teheran (Mehrabad International Airport) → Seoul East (Seoul Air Base (K-16))
4,086 mi
6,576 km · 3,551 nm
8h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,086 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 29m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- THR — Mehrabad International Airport · Teheran, Iran
- SSN — Seoul Air Base (K-16) · Seoul East, South Korea
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near SSN
- ICN · Incheon International Airport36 mi away
- SWU · Suwon Airport15 mi away
- GMP · Gimpo International Airport19 mi away
- OSN · Osan Air Base25 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is THR from SSN?
The flight distance from Teheran (THR) to Seoul East (SSN) is 4,086 miles (6,576 km, 3,551 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from THR to SSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 29m 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 Teheran and Seoul East?
Seoul East is 5.5 hours ahead of Teheran.
What is the cheapest way to fly from THR to SSN?
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