Bukhara to Mashhad flights
Mashhad lies 572 km (356 mi) south-west of Bukhara, -1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 29 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.
| Bukhara | Mashhad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uzbekistan | Iran |
| Population | 280,187 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 220 m (722 ft) | 980 m (3,215 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | BHK, 4 km out | MHD, 8 km out |
Clocks in Mashhad are 1 h 30 min behind Bukhara right now, so a 1 h 29 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mashhad
Crossing from Uzbekistan into Iran: money changes from the Som 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 Bukhara
Bukhara is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bukhara International Airport (BHK), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Navoi International Airport (NVI, 74 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 Bukhara?
572 km (356 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bukhara.
How long does it take to get from Bukhara to Mashhad by air?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bukhara and Mashhad?
Mashhad is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Samarkand).
Which airports are used for Bukhara to Mashhad flights?
Typically Bukhara International Airport (BHK) 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.