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NAO to MHD: distance & flight time
Nanchong (Nanchong Airport) → Mashhad (Mashhad International Airport)
2,681 mi
4,314 km · 2,329 nm
5h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4.5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,681 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 43m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NAO — Nanchong Airport · Nanchong, China
- 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 NAO
- DAX · Dachuan Airport79 mi away
- CKG · Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport80 mi away
- MIG · Mianyang Airport95 mi away
- GYS · Guangyuan Airport114 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 NAO from MHD?
The flight distance from Nanchong (NAO) to Mashhad (MHD) is 2,681 miles (4,314 km, 2,329 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NAO to MHD?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 43m 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 NAO to MHD?
Nonstop service on NAO–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 43m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nanchong and Mashhad?
Mashhad is 4.5 hours behind Nanchong.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NAO to MHD?
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Why are some NAO to MHD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NAO–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.