Beijing to Mashhad flights
Mashhad lies 4,901 km (3,046 mi) west of Beijing, -4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 7 h 2 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.
| Beijing | Mashhad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Iran |
| Population | 19 million | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 980 m (3,215 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | MHD, 8 km out |
Clocks in Mashhad are 4 h 30 min behind Beijing right now, so a 7 h 2 min journey lands only 2 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mashhad
Crossing from China into Iran: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi 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 Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 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 Beijing?
4,901 km (3,046 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Mashhad by air?
About 7 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Mashhad?
Mashhad is 4 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Mashhad flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.