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XIC to MHD: distance & flight time
Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) → Mashhad (Mashhad International Airport)
2,533 mi
4,077 km · 2,201 nm
5h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,533 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 26m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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
- XIC — Xichang Qingshan Airport · Xichang, 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 XIC
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport92 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport103 mi away
- ZAT · Zhaotong Airport107 mi away
- LJG · Lijiang Airport149 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 XIC from MHD?
The flight distance from Xichang (XIC) to Mashhad (MHD) is 2,533 miles (4,077 km, 2,201 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIC to MHD?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 26m 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 XIC to MHD?
Nonstop service on XIC–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 26m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Xichang and Mashhad?
Mashhad is 4.5 hours behind Xichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIC to MHD?
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Why are some XIC to MHD fares phone-only?
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