ATH
Athens
Greece
2,440 km
1,516 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
2,440 km
1,516 mi / 1,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
87°
east

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ATH THR
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code ATH THR
ICAO Code LGAV OIII
City Athens Tehran
Country Greece Iran
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Tehran
Elevation 308 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 35.690000, 51.310000

Athens (ATH) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 2,440 kilometers (1,516 miles / 1,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Greece with Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:34 in Athens, it's 12:04 in Tehran.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,654 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 284° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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