IST
Istanbul
Turkey
2,053 km
1,276 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
2,053 km
1,276 mi / 1,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
100°
east

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IST THR
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code IST THR
ICAO Code LTFM OIII
City Istanbul Tehran
Country Turkey Iran
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tehran
Elevation 325 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 35.690000, 51.310000

Istanbul (IST) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 2,053 kilometers (1,276 miles / 1,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Iran. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:45 in Istanbul, it's 05:15 in Tehran.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,637 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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