Distance From Imam Khomeini International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, IKA - CTU Distance

The distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is 3042 miles or 4896 kilometers or 2642 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 Tehran ( Iran ) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tehran and Chengdu (Shuangliu) takes around 6 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu (Shuangliu), China is 6 hours 59 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 • IKA - CTU

Kilometers		4896 km
Statute Miles		3042 miles
Nautical Miles		2642 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 59 minutes

Imam Khomeini International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Flight Route Map - IKA to CTU Flight Path

Location of Imam Khomeini International Airport & Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tehran to Chengdu (Shuangliu) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Tehran, Iran and Chengdu (Shuangliu), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IKA - CTU

Time difference between Tehran (Iran) and Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Tehran.

Location	Local Time
Tehran (Iran)	2026-08-04, 17:41:46 +0330
Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China)	2026-08-04, 22:11:46 CST

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

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

Destination

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU / ZUUU) Chengdu (Shuangliu), China