DEL
New Delhi
India
2,545 km
1,582 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
2,545 km
1,582 mi / 1,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
295°
west northwest

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DEL THR
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code DEL THR
ICAO Code VIDP OIII
City New Delhi Tehran
Country India Iran
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Tehran
Elevation 777 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 35.690000, 51.310000

New Delhi (DEL) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 2,545 kilometers (1,582 miles / 1,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 India with Iran. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:16 in New Delhi, it's 01:16 in Tehran.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,185 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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