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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
W578
W5 Mahan
343
12:40 AM
CST T2
4:30 AM
+0330
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W579
W5 Mahan
343
6:45 PM
+0330 TT1
8:09 AM+1
CST
8h 54m
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 4 hubs
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 13h 3m AFCAEY W5 Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Tehran flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 13h 45m CAHUSC W5 Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Tehran flights
SZX Shenzhen 13h 46m CAHUSC W5 Shenzhen (SZX) to Tehran flights
DXB Dubai ~12h 35m EK EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Tehran flights
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Beijing to Tehran
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,508 mi 8h 20m nonstop -4.5h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 3 343 8h20
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – W5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W5 (3 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, PEK to IKA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to IKA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
580
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
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 gate to gate.
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.

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.

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 flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: IKA
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to IKA flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport take about 8h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 3,508 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PEK to IKA: 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 Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an.
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.
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 PEK to IKA

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) are connected by nonstop service from Mahan Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to IKA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to IKA is about 8 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,508 miles (5,646 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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