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

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W5 Mahan
343
11:45 PM
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Tehran
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 4,004 mi 9h 30m nonstop -4.5h behind 5 1-stop hubs

PVG–IKA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mahan Air leads the route. The flight covers 4,004 miles in approximately 9h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–IKA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W5 Mahan Air 4 343 9h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – W5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W5 (4 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, PVG to IKA direction.
Mon
1
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Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to IKA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
DOH ~13h 58m PEK ~15h 12m SZX ~19h 38m CAN ~20h 24m DXB ~28h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
547
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 Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · IKA: +0330

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1.5:00 PM in Tehran.
Distance & Flight Time
4,004 mi / 6,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 30m.
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 PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

Facts

PVG–IKA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Tehran route.
Route details
Distance4,004 mi / 6,443 km
Flight time9h 30m
Time difference-4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 5 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 PVG to IKA flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport take approximately 9h 30m. The route covers 4,004 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mahan Air.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from PVG to IKA. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DOH, PEK, SZX, CAN and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tehran is 4.5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from IKA to PVG 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 PVG to IKA

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) are connected by nonstop service from Mahan Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to IKA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to IKA ranges from 9 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,004 miles (6,443 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via DOH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.