Tehran to Zhalantun flights
Zhalantun lies 5,846 km (3,633 mi) north-east of Tehran, +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 15 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.
| Tehran | Zhalantun | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | China |
| Population | 7.2 million | 132,224 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | NZL, 16 km out |
Clocks in Zhalantun are 4 h 30 min ahead of Tehran right now, so a 8 h 15 min journey lands 12 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Zhalantun
Crossing from Iran into China: money changes from the Rial to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tehran
Tehran is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,258-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 39 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 54 km).
Arriving in Zhalantun
Zhalantun is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport (NZL), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport (regional) | NZL | 16 km (10 mi) | 8,202 ft | 928 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 5,846 km (3,633 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Zhalantun from Tehran?
5,846 km (3,633 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Zhalantun by air?
About 8 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tehran and Zhalantun?
Zhalantun is 4 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Zhalantun flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport (NZL).
What currency do I need in Zhalantun?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.