Distance From Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport, PVG - THR Distance

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is 3989 miles or 6420 kilometers or 3464 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 Shanghai (Pudong) ( China ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Pudong) and Tehran takes around 9 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong), China to Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 9 hours 10 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 • PVG - THR

Kilometers		6420 km
Statute Miles		3989 miles
Nautical Miles		3464 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 10 minutes

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport Flight Route Map - PVG to THR Flight Path

Location of Shanghai Pudong International Airport & Mehrabad International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shanghai (Pudong) to Tehran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Tehran, Iran. .

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Tehran, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PVG - THR

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

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Pudong) (China)	2025-12-15, 20:22:22 CST
Tehran (Iran)	2025-12-15, 15:52:22 +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

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG / ZSPD) Shanghai (Pudong), China

Destination

Mehrabad International Airport (THR / OIII) Tehran, Iran