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Flights from New York to Tehran
There are no direct flights from New York to Tehran. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Istanbul, about 17h 23m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 07m
New York to Tehran at a glance
Fastest journey16h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from New York to Tehran
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 9,855 km6,120 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 07mestimate
- Time difference
- +8.5hTehran vs New York
- Currency in Tehran
- USD
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → IKA, THR
Flights from New York to Tehran: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New York to Tehran?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from New York to Tehran?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,855 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Tehran?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Tehran?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Tehran: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
What is the time difference between New York and Tehran?
Tehran is 8.5 hours ahead of New York.
