Guangzhou (Huadu) to Tehran (CAN–IKA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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W580
W5 Mahan
343
11:30 PM
CST TT3
4:30 AM+1
+0330
9h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W581
W5 Mahan
343
9:15 PM
+0330
8:50 AM+1
CST
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Tehran
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 3,771 mi 9h 30m nonstop -4.5h behind 4 1-stop hubs

CAN–IKA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mahan Air leads the route. The flight covers 3,771 miles in approximately 9h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–IKA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W5 Mahan Air 3 343 9h30
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – W5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W5 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAN to IKA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to IKA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
507
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Tehran from Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Metric CAN→IKA SZX→IKA
Distance from CAN 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 2
Flight time 9h 30m 9h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Imam Khomeini International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4.5h
Tehran is 4.5 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · IKA: +0330

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 1.5:00 PM in Tehran.
Distance & Flight Time
3,771 mi / 6,069 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Iran visa-free for stays up to 21 days for tourism or business. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay. For stays longer than 21 days, a visa must be arranged through the Iranian embassy or an authorized travel agency before departure.

Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

CAN–IKA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Tehran route.
Route details
Distance3,771 mi / 6,069 km
Flight time9h 30m
Time difference-4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: IKA
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to IKA flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport take approximately 9h 30m. The route covers 3,771 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mahan Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from CAN to IKA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DOH, PEK, PVG and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tehran is 4.5 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
Yes, return flights from IKA to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAN to IKA

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) are connected by nonstop service from Mahan Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAN to IKA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to IKA ranges from 9 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,771 miles (6,069 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via DOH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX).