Distance from Tehran to Tokyo
🇮🇷 Tehran, Iran → 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
The distance between Tehran and Tokyo is 7,660 kilometres (4,759 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), the initial heading is roughly northeast (61°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 10h 4m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Tehran
Iran
Iran's sprawling capital sits below the snow-capped Alborz Mountains, mixing grand Qajar palaces, lively bazaars and modern museums.
Top sights: Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, National Museum of Iran, Azadi Tower
Tokyo
Japan
Japan's capital and the world's largest metropolitan area, Tokyo blends ultramodern skyscrapers with historic temples. A global hub for finance, technology, fashion and cuisine.
Top sights: Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Outer Market
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Tokyo from Tehran?
- 7,660 km (4,759 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Tehran to Tokyo?
- About 10h 4m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Tokyo from Tehran?
- Tokyo lies roughly to the northeast of Tehran (initial bearing 61°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Tehran: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).
More distances from Tehran
See the country profiles for Iran and Japan, or open the Asia distance calculator.