Urumqi (URC) to Tehran (IKA) flights
An economy award from Urumqi (URC) to Tehran (IKA) starts at 25,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. One airline flies nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Tehran (IKA): China Southern Airlines. The two airports are 2,001 miles (3,220 km) apart. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kabul, Baku and Islamabad and more.
How many miles URC to IKA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 25,000 | $13.50–20 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 40,000 | $53.50–220 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from URC to IKA
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book URC to IKA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
URC to IKA with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kabul (KBL)Ariana Afghan Airlines, then Mahan Air and Iran AirtourFGW5B9
- Via Baku (GYD)China Southern Airlines, then Iran AirtourB9
- Via Islamabad (ISB)China Southern Airlines, then Iran Airtour and Mahan AirB9W5
- Via Tbilisi (TBS)China Southern Airlines and Air China, then Sepehran Airlines and Iran Airtour
ISB9 - Via Yerevan (EVN)China Southern Airlines, then Iran AirtourB9
- Via Dubai (DXB)China Southern Airlines, then Qeshm Air, Iran Airtour and 1 moreQBB9IS
- Via Moscow (SVO)China Southern Airlines and Air China, then Aeroflot and Mahan Air
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URC to IKA: common questions
How many miles does URC to IKA cost?
In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (40,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from URC to IKA?
China Southern Airlines flies nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Tehran (IKA).
How far is Urumqi from Tehran by plane?
Urumqi (URC) and Tehran (IKA) are 2,001 miles (3,220 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book URC to IKA award flights?
3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Urumqi and Tehran?
The most direct connections are through Kabul (KBL), Baku (GYD), Islamabad (ISB), Tbilisi (TBS) and Yerevan (EVN).
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.