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MSE to ABD: distance & flight time
Manston (Kent International Airport) → Abadan (Abadan Airport)
2,781 mi
4,476 km · 2,417 nm
5h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,781 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 55m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, United Kingdom
- ABD — Abadan Airport · Abadan, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 mi away
Near ABD
- BSR · Basrah International Airport36 mi away
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport56 mi away
- AWZ · Ahwaz Airport74 mi away
- KWI · Kuwait International Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MSE from ABD?
The flight distance from Manston (MSE) to Abadan (ABD) is 2,781 miles (4,476 km, 2,417 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MSE to ABD?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 55m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Manston and Abadan?
Abadan is 2.5 hours ahead of Manston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MSE to ABD?
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