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Flights from Tehran to New York
There are no direct flights from Tehran to New York. 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
Tehran to New York at a glance
Fastest journey16h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Tehran to New York
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
- -8.5hNew York vs Tehran
- Currency in New York
- USD
- Airports
- IKA, THR → EWR, JFK, LGA
Flights from Tehran to New York: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tehran to New York?
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 Tehran to New York?
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 Tehran and New York?
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 Tehran and New York?
Tehran: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Tehran and New York?
New York is 8.5 hours behind Tehran.
