Duration of travel between Tehran and London.

Are you curious about the travel time from Tehran to London? Take a look at this sample itinerary for a commercial flight plan. Keep in mind that the total travel time includes time spent at the airports, so you may customize this itinerary by selecting other nearby airports and your preferred airline.

Begin your journey on Tuesday at 10:50 am, starting in Tehran. After driving for about 1.5 hours, aim to arrive at the Imam Khomaini International (IKA) airport by no later than 12:30 pm, as airlines usually recommend arriving at least 60 minutes before your flight. If necessary, check your luggage 30-60 minutes before your 12:05 pm scheduled flight departs.

Upon arrival, get your boarding pass and go through TSA security. Be aware that long security lines during busy travel seasons or holidays can cause significant wait times. Once you arrive at the gate and are ready to board, take advantage of the airport amenities or relax near the gate.

When boarding, ensure to check your boarding pass for your group number or listen to the gate agent's announcement, as some airlines may require you to be in the boarding area 10-15 minutes before departure, or risk losing your seat. Board your flight at 1:20 pm, but keep in mind that flights can sometimes be delayed, so always take possible delays into account.

Once aboard, it takes an average of 15 minutes for the plane to taxi to the runway before taking off at 1:45 pm from IKA, flying for approximately 6 hours. When you arrive at London Gatwick (LGW), which is 3.5 hours behind Tehran, it will be approximately 7:44 pm in Tehran.

The plane will need to taxi on the runway for an average of 15 minutes before arriving at the gate around 7:59 pm at LGW. After deboarding, claim any baggage and check if you need to take a shuttle to the car rental agency if necessary, or hire a cab, limo, or Uber. You'll arrive in London at 9:11 pm, resulting in a total travel time of 10 hours.

If you're flying non-stop from Tehran to London, the flight distance is 2,738 miles or 4,407 km, with a flight time of roughly 5 hours and 59 minutes. Comparatively, a full day of commercial travel with airport waiting and security lines adds up to a total of 10 hours and 21 minutes. Therefore, flying privately saves you 2.1 times faster and cuts 5.5 hours of your total travel time.

Due to the Earth's curvature, the shortest distance between two points is actually the "great circle" distance, otherwise known as the distance "as the crow flies." This distance is calculated using an iterative Vincenty formula, resulting in a curved route on a map for long distances. Commercial airlines often follow this route, which is a good estimate for frequent flyer miles.

If you're traveling a fair distance, you'll likely be taking a commercial flight unless you own a Gulfstream G650 or your own Boeing or Airbus. In this case, it's important to factor in the time it takes to get to the airport, pass through security, board the plane, taxi on the runway, land at the destination, and travel to your final destination. Our flight itinerary considers all of these elements to provide a more accurate estimate for your actual flight time.

London offers several airports, with the most common route being from Imam Khomaini International to London Gatwick. However, there are alternative routes available if you're interested:

-IKA to LHR: Imam Khomaini International to London Heathrow

-IKA to LTN: Imam Khomaini International to London Luton

-IKA to STN: Imam Khomaini International to London Stansted

-IKA to LGW: Imam Khomaini International to London Gatwick

-IKA to BQH: Imam Khomaini International to Biggin Hill

-IKA to LCY: Imam Khomaini International to London City.