DEN
Denver
United States
11,285 km
7,012 miles
IKA
Tehran
Iran
Distance
11,285 km
7,012 mi / 6,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Denver
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN IKA
Airport Name Denver International Airport Imam Khomeini International Airport
IATA Code DEN IKA
ICAO Code KDEN OIIE
City Denver Tehran
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Tehran
Elevation 5,434 ft 3,305 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 35.420000, 51.150000

Denver (DEN) to Tehran (IKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, Iran is 11,285 kilometers (7,012 miles / 6,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Denver, it's 23:17 in Tehran. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,129 feet between the two airports. Imam Khomeini International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tehran (IKA) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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