Flights Frankfurt → Tehran
FRA → IKA
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Tehran?
The flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Tehran (IKA) takes about 5h 8m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt to Tehran, operating with Airbus A300-600 and A340-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Tehran opened in 2004 and serves over seven million passengers annually.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Tehran (IKA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Tehran the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Tehran: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Tehran (IKA) heads east for about 3,775 km, a flight time of roughly 5h 8m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Tehran it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating FRA-IKA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-IKA
The flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Tehran (IKA) takes about 5h 8m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Frankfurt-Tehran route is about 3,775 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
