Distance From Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport, NKG - THR Distance

The distance from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is 3815 miles or 6139 kilometers or 3313 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 Nanjing ( China ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanjing and Tehran takes around 8 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport, Nanjing, China to Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 8 hours 46 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 • NKG - THR

Kilometers		6139 km
Statute Miles		3815 miles
Nautical Miles		3313 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 46 minutes

Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport Flight Route Map - NKG to THR Flight Path

Location of Nanjing Lukou International Airport & Mehrabad International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nanjing to Tehran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKG - THR

Time difference between Nanjing (China) and Tehran (Iran) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Nanjing.

Location	Local Time
Nanjing (China)	2026-08-05, 00:23:46 CST
Tehran (Iran)	2026-08-04, 19:53:46 +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

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG / ZSNJ) Nanjing, China

Destination

Mehrabad International Airport (THR / OIII) Tehran, Iran