Herāt to Mashhad flights
Mashhad lies 320 km (199 mi) north-west of Herāt, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 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.
| Herāt | Mashhad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Iran |
| Population | 574,300 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 927 m (3,041 ft) | 980 m (3,215 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | HEA, 16 km out | MHD, 8 km out |
Clocks in Mashhad are 1 h behind Herāt right now, so a 1 h 10 min journey lands only 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mashhad
Crossing from Afghanistan into Iran: money changes from the Afghani 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 Herāt
Herāt is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,888 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 Herāt?
320 km (199 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Herāt.
How long does it take to get from Herāt to Mashhad by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Herāt and Mashhad?
Mashhad is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Kabul).
Which airports are used for Herāt to Mashhad flights?
Typically Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA) 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.