Distance From Jiayuguan Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, JGN - IKA Distance

The distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 2571 miles or 4137 kilometers or 2232 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 Jiayuguan ( China ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jiayuguan and Tehran takes around 5 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jiayuguan Airport, Jiayuguan, China to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 5 hours 54 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 • JGN - IKA

Kilometers		4137 km
Statute Miles		2571 miles
Nautical Miles		2232 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 54 minutes

Jiayuguan Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - JGN to IKA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • JGN - IKA

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

Location	Local Time
Jiayuguan (China)	2025-12-14, 14:15:48 +06
Tehran (Iran)	2025-12-14, 11:45:48 +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

Jiayuguan Airport (JGN / ZLJQ) Jiayuguan, China

Destination

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