Shanghai to Robāţ Karīm flights
Robāţ Karīm lies 6,413 km (3,985 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 8 h 58 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Shanghai | Robāţ Karīm | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Iran |
| Population | 24.9 million | 105,393 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,038 m (3,406 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | IKA, 10 km out |
Clocks in Robāţ Karīm are 4 h 30 min behind Shanghai right now, so a 8 h 58 min journey lands only 4 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Robāţ Karīm
Crossing from China into Iran: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
Arriving in Robāţ Karīm
Robāţ Karīm is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,772-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mehrabad International Airport (THR, 31 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 40 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Khomeini International Airport | IKA | 10 km (6 mi) | 13,772 ft | 3,305 ft |
| Mehrabad International Airport | THR | 31 km (19 mi) | 13,258 ft | 3,962 ft |
| Payam International Airport | PYK | 40 km (25 mi) | 12,005 ft | 4,170 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Robāţ Karīm from Shanghai?
6,413 km (3,985 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Robāţ Karīm by air?
About 8 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Robāţ Karīm?
Robāţ Karīm is 4 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Robāţ Karīm flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA); Robāţ Karīm also has THR, PYK.
What currency do I need in Robāţ Karīm?
The Rial (IRR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.