Shanghai (Pudong) to Tehran (PVG–IKA) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PVG–IKA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mahan Air leads the route. The flight covers 4,004 miles in approximately 9h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5 Mahan Air | 4 | 343 | 9h33 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · IKA: +0330
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1.5:00 PM in Tehran.
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.
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.
PVG–IKA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is about 9 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Shenzhen Bao'an and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.