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Flights from Seoul to Tehran

There are no direct flights from Seoul to Tehran. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Doha, about 10h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 42m
SELTHRPKX

Seoul to Tehran at a glance

Fastest journey10h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Doha

Best ways to fly from Seoul to Tehran

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SEL Beijing (PKX) THR
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 42m
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SEL Doha (DOH) THR
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 44m
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SEL Almaty (ALA) THR
Leg 1: Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet · Leg 2: Qeshm Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 41m
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SEL Shanghai (PVG) THR
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Mahan Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 35m
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SEL New Delhi (DEL) THR
Leg 1: Air India, Korean Air · Leg 2: Mahan Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 31m
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SEL Shenzhen (SZX) THR
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Mahan Air
Self-transfer likely ~13h 45m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,554 km4,070 miles
Journey time
10h 42mestimate
Time difference
-5.5hTehran vs Seoul
Currency in Tehran
USD
Airports
ICN, GMP → IKA, THR

Flights from Seoul to Tehran: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seoul to Tehran?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Doha and Almaty. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Tehran?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,554 km.
Where do you change planes between Seoul and Tehran?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PKX), Doha (DOH), Almaty (ALA) and Shanghai (PVG). Air China flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seoul and Tehran?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Tehran: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR).
What is the time difference between Seoul and Tehran?
Tehran is 5.5 hours behind Seoul.

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