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

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Tehran to Shanghai (Pudong)
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 4,004 mi 8h 15m nonstop +4.5h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

IKA–PVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mahan Air leads the route. The flight covers 4,004 miles in approximately 8h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 8h15 – – –
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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IKA to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SVO ~16h 20m PEK ~16h 50m SZX ~17h 50m HKG ~20h 17m CAN ~20h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
659
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.
Know before you go

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 8h 15m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

IKA–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tehran to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance4,004 mi / 6,443 km
Flight time8h 15m
Time difference+4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 4 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: IKA
Full nameImam Khomeini International Airport
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m
Destination: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IKA to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take approximately 8h 15m. The route covers 4,004 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mahan Air.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from IKA to PVG. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SVO, PEK, SZX, HKG, CAN, DXB, BKK and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 8 hours 15 minutes. 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

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via SVO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.