Tehran to Shenzhen (IKA–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tehran to Shenzhen
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 3,824 mi 7h 30m nonstop +4.5h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

IKA–SZX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mahan Air leads the route. The flight covers 3,824 miles in approximately 7h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IKA–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W5 Mahan Air 1 343 7h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – W5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W5 (1 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 SZX direction.
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Tue
1
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
0
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Sat
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IKA to SZX.
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One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
PEK ~17h 1m SVO ~19h 40m PVG ~20h 15m BKK ~21h 5m DXB ~21h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
575
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
Shenzhen is 4.5 hours ahead of Tehran.
IKA: +0330 · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tehran, it's 10.5:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
3,824 mi / 6,154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 30m.
Getting from SZX

Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.

Shenzhen Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

IKA–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tehran to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance3,824 mi / 6,154 km
Flight time7h 30m
Time difference+4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: IKA
Full nameImam Khomeini International Airport
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m
Destination: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IKA to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take approximately 7h 30m. The route covers 3,824 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mahan Air.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IKA to SZX. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PEK, SVO, PVG, BKK and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shenzhen is 4.5 hours ahead of Tehran.
Yes, return flights from SZX 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 SZX

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Mahan Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IKA to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IKA to SZX ranges from 7 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,824 miles (6,154 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via PEK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.