Beijing to Tehran (PEK–IKA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Beijing to Tehran
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,508 mi 8h 20m nonstop -4.5h behind 4 1-stop hubs

PEK–IKA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mahan Air leads the route. The flight covers 3,508 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–IKA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W5 Mahan Air 2 343 8h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – W5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W5 (2 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, PEK to IKA direction.
Mon
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Tue
1
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to IKA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
SZX ~20h 38m DXB ~20h 53m CAN ~21h 30m PVG ~24h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
518
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
Tehran is 4.5 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · IKA: +0330

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 1.5:00 PM in Tehran.
Distance & Flight Time
3,508 mi / 5,646 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 20m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

Facts

PEK–IKA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Tehran route.
Route details
Distance3,508 mi / 5,646 km
Flight time8h 20m
Time difference-4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: IKA
Full nameImam Khomeini International Airport
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to IKA flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport take approximately 8h 20m. The route covers 3,508 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mahan Air.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PEK to IKA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZX, DXB, CAN and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tehran is 4.5 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from IKA to PEK 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 PEK to IKA

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) are connected by nonstop service from Mahan Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to IKA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to IKA ranges from 8 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,508 miles (5,646 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via SZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.