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

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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 10 hubs
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 12h 29m W5 → AFCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shenzhen flights
PEK Beijing 13h 25m W5 → CAHUSC Beijing (PEK) to Shenzhen flights
DOH Doha 17h 10m WB → TK Doha (DOH) to Shenzhen flights
IST Istanbul 17h 38m IR → TK Istanbul (IST) to Shenzhen flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) ~9h 51m W5 → MU Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Shenzhen flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb ~10h 45m WY → TK Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Shenzhen flights
HKG Hong Kong ~11h QR → LH Hong Kong (HKG) to Shenzhen flights
BKK Bangkok ~11h 35m → CACZTG Bangkok (BKK) to Shenzhen flights
DXB Dubai ~11h 55m FZ → EK Dubai (DXB) to Shenzhen flights
SVO Moscow ~15h 35m SU → CZ Moscow (SVO) to Shenzhen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Tehran to Shenzhen
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,824 mi 7h 30m nonstop +4.5h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IKA Routes SZX Routes IKA Live Flights SZX Live Flights
All flights from Shenzhen (SZX) Shenzhen to Tehran flights
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 20 343 7h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – W5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W5 (20 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.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IKA to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
CAN ~9h 51m MCT ~10h 45m HKG ~11h 0m BKK ~11h 35m DXB ~11h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
594
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 gate to gate.
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 flights20 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 7h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 3,824 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IKA to SZX: Mahan Air.
This route has daily 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 Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Capital and Hamad.
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 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IKA to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IKA to SZX is about 7 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,824 miles (6,154 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Capital and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.