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FCN to MHD: distance & flight time
Nordholz (Nordholz Naval Airbase) → Mashhad (Mashhad International Airport)
2,696 mi
4,339 km · 2,343 nm
5h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,696 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 45m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCN — Nordholz Naval Airbase · Nordholz, Germany
- MHD — Mashhad International Airport · Mashhad, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near FCN
- BRV · Bremerhaven Airport18 mi away
- HEI · Heide-Büsum Airport28 mi away
- AGE · Wangerooge Airport30 mi away
- WVN · Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport31 mi away
Near MHD
- CKT · Sarakhs Airport81 mi away
- AFZ · Sabzevar National Airport114 mi away
- ASB · Ashgabat International Airport140 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCN from MHD?
The flight distance from Nordholz (FCN) to Mashhad (MHD) is 2,696 miles (4,339 km, 2,343 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCN to MHD?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 45m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from FCN to MHD?
Nonstop service on FCN–MHD depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nordholz and Mashhad?
Mashhad is 1.5 hours ahead of Nordholz.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCN to MHD?
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Why are some FCN to MHD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain FCN–MHD tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.