Distance from Hong Kong to Tehran
🇭🇰 Hong Kong, China → 🇮🇷 Tehran, Iran
The distance between Hong Kong and Tehran is 6,180 kilometres (3,840 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), the initial heading is roughly northwest (299°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 8h 14m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Hong Kong
China
A dazzling financial hub and special administrative region where dense skyscrapers meet mountain trails and island beaches around Victoria Harbour.
Top sights: Victoria Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui, Star Ferry, Big Buddha (Tian Tan), Temple Street Night Market
Tehran
Iran
Iran's sprawling capital sits below the snow-capped Alborz Mountains, mixing grand Qajar palaces, lively bazaars and modern museums.
Top sights: Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, National Museum of Iran, Azadi Tower
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Tehran from Hong Kong?
- 6,180 km (3,840 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Tehran?
- About 8h 14m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Tehran from Hong Kong?
- Tehran lies roughly to the northwest of Hong Kong (initial bearing 299°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Tehran: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
More distances from Hong Kong
See the country profiles for China and Iran, or open the Asia distance calculator.