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Connecting route · Iran → South Korea

Flights from Tehran to Seoul

There are no direct flights from Tehran to Seoul. 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
THRSELPKX

Tehran to Seoul at a glance

Fastest journey10h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Doha

Best ways to fly from Tehran to Seoul

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

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THR Beijing (PKX) SEL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 42m
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THR Doha (DOH) SEL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 44m
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THR Almaty (ALA) SEL
Leg 1: Qeshm Air · Leg 2: Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet
Self-transfer likely ~11h 41m
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THR Shanghai (PVG) SEL
Leg 1: Mahan Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 35m
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THR New Delhi (DEL) SEL
Leg 1: Mahan Air · Leg 2: Air India, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 31m
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THR Shenzhen (SZX) SEL
Leg 1: Mahan Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean 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
+5.5hSeoul vs Tehran
Currency in Seoul
KRW
Airports
IKA, THR → ICN, GMP

Flights from Tehran to Seoul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tehran to Seoul?
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 Tehran to Seoul?
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 Tehran and Seoul?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PKX), Doha (DOH), Almaty (ALA) and Shanghai (PVG). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tehran and Seoul?
Tehran: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
What is the time difference between Tehran and Seoul?
Seoul is 5.5 hours ahead of Tehran.

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