Distance From Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, DNH - IKA Distance

The distance from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 2383 miles or 3834 kilometers or 2069 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Dunhuang ( China ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dunhuang and Tehran takes around 5 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport, Dunhuang, China to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 5 hours 28 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DNH - IKA

Kilometers		3834 km
Statute Miles		2383 miles
Nautical Miles		2069 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 28 minutes

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - DNH to IKA Flight Path

Location of Dunhuang Mogao International Airport & Imam Khomeini International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Dunhuang to Tehran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Dunhuang, China and Tehran, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DNH - IKA

Time difference between Dunhuang (China) and Tehran (Iran) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Dunhuang.

Location	Local Time
Dunhuang (China)	2026-03-16, 01:11:23 +06
Tehran (Iran)	2026-03-15, 22:41:23 +0330

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH / ZLDH) Dunhuang, China

Destination

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA / OIIE) Tehran, Iran