Distance From Ürümqi South Air Base to Imam Khomeini International Airport

The distance from Ürümqi South Air Base () to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 2002 miles or 3222 kilometers or 1739 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 Ürümqi ( China ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ürümqi and Tehran takes around 4 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ürümqi South Air Base, Ürümqi, China to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 4 hours 36 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

Kilometers		3222 km
Statute Miles		2002 miles
Nautical Miles		1739 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 36 minutes

Ürümqi South Air Base to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - to IKA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IKA

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

Location	Local Time
Ürümqi (China)	2026-11-03, 16:09:49 +06
Tehran (Iran)	2026-11-03, 13:39:49 +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

Ürümqi South Air Base ( / ) Ürümqi, China

Destination

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