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

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W586
W5 Mahan
343
11:55 PM
CST
4:55 AM+1
+0330
9h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W587
W5 Mahan
343
9:15 PM
+0330
9:15 AM+1
CST
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Shenzhen to Tehran
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,824 mi 9h 30m nonstop -4.5h behind 4 1-stop hubs

SZX–IKA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mahan Air leads the route. The flight covers 3,824 miles in approximately 9h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–IKA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W5 Mahan Air 2 343 9h30
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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SZX to IKA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to IKA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
432
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.

Other ways to reach Tehran from Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Metric SZX→IKA CAN→IKA
Distance from SZX 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 3
Flight time 9h 30m 9h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Imam Khomeini International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4.5h
Tehran is 4.5 hours behind Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · IKA: +0330

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 1.5:00 PM in Tehran.
Distance & Flight Time
3,824 mi / 6,154 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.

Getting to SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

SZX–IKA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Tehran route.
Route details
Distance3,824 mi / 6,154 km
Flight time9h 30m
Time difference-4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: IKA
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to IKA flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport take approximately 9h 30m. The route covers 3,824 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mahan Air.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SZX to IKA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DOH, PEK, PVG and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tehran is 4.5 hours behind Shenzhen.
Yes, return flights from IKA to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SZX to IKA

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) are connected by nonstop service from Mahan Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SZX to IKA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to IKA ranges from 9 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,824 miles (6,154 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via DOH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).