Tehran to Shanghai (Pudong) (IKA–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
W577
W5 Mahan
343
8:58 PM
+0330 TT1
9:19 AM+1
CST
7h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W576
W5 Mahan
343
11:05 PM
CST T2
4:08 AM+1
+0330
9h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 11h 5m W5 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
HKG Hong Kong 11h 35m QR 9CCACX Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SZX Shenzhen 12h W5 AFCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
PEK Beijing 12h 24m W5 AFCAEY Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DOH Doha 12h 42m WB IBQRWB Doha (DOH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
IST Istanbul 17h 55m IR MUTK Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DXB Dubai ~12h 55m FZ EK Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BKK Bangkok ~13h 10m 9CFMHO Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SVO Moscow ~14h 36m SU MUSU Moscow (SVO) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Tehran to Shanghai (Pudong)
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,004 mi 7h 51m nonstop +4.5h ahead

IKA–PVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mahan Air leads the route. The flight covers 4,004 miles in approximately 7h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IKA–PVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W5 Mahan Air 5 343 7h51
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – W5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W5 (5 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, IKA to PVG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IKA to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
821
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4.5h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 4.5 hours ahead of Tehran.
IKA: +0330 · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tehran, it's 10.5:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
4,004 mi / 6,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 51m gate to gate.
Getting from PVG

Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.

Shanghai (Pudong) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.

Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.

IKA–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tehran to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance4,004 mi / 6,443 km
Flight time7h 51m
Time difference+4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IKA
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IKA to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take about 7h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 4,004 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IKA to PVG: Mahan Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Shenzhen Bao'an.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 4.5 hours ahead of Tehran.
Yes, return flights from PVG to IKA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IKA to PVG

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from Mahan Air. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IKA to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IKA to PVG is about 7 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,004 miles (6,443 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.