Al Hillah to Mashhad flights
Mashhad lies 1,456 km (904 mi) east of Al Hillah, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Al Hillah | Mashhad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 455,700 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 980 m (3,215 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | NJF, 53 km out | MHD, 8 km out |
Clocks in Mashhad are 30 min ahead of Al Hillah right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands 3 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mashhad
Crossing from Iraq into Iran: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Al Hillah
Al Hillah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 53 km (33 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW, 90 km).
Arriving in Mashhad
Mashhad is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mashhad International Airport (MHD), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,877-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mashhad International Airport | MHD | 8 km (5 mi) | 12,877 ft | 3,263 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mashhad from Al Hillah?
1,456 km (904 mi) in a straight line, east of Al Hillah.
How long does it take to get from Al Hillah to Mashhad by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Al Hillah and Mashhad?
Mashhad is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Al Hillah to Mashhad flights?
Typically Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD).
What currency do I need in Mashhad?
The Rial (IRR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.