DXB to IKA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 1,200 km (746 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (IKA to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Tehran?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 1,200 km (746 mi, 648 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DXB to IKA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IKA is roughly north of DXB.
How is the DXB to IKA route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-IKA in IATA codes and OMDB-OIIE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Imam Khomeini International Airport is IKA (OIIE).
| DXB | IKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Imam Khomeini International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | OIIE |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Iran |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 3,305 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #266 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IKA sits 3,243 ft (988 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to IKA
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| EP | Iran Aseman Airlines | IRC | - | Active |
| IR | Iran Air | IRA | Iranair | Active |
| W5 | Mahan Air | IRM | Mahan Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dubai from Tehran?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) are 1,200 km (746 mi, 648 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to IKA?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and IKA takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IKA from DXB?
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) lies roughly north of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to IKA?
4 airlines appear on the DXB-IKA route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Iran Aseman Airlines, Iran Air.
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