Mashhad to Ganja flights
Ganja lies 1,250 km (777 mi) north-west of Mashhad, +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 21 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.
| Mashhad | Ganja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Azerbaijan |
| Population | 2.3 million | 330,663 |
| Elevation | 980 m (3,215 ft) | 409 m (1,342 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+4 (Asia/Baku) |
| Nearest large airport | MHD, 8 km out | GNJ, 7 km out |
Clocks in Ganja are 30 min ahead of Mashhad right now, so a 2 h 21 min journey lands 2 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ganja
Crossing from Iran into Azerbaijan: money changes from the Rial to the Manat (AZN); the dialling code becomes +994; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Ganja
Ganja is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ganja International Airport (GNJ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lachin International Airport (LHL, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganja International Airport | GNJ | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,827 ft | 1,083 ft |
| Lachin International Airport (regional) | LHL | 89 km (55 mi) | — | 5,577 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ganja from Mashhad?
1,250 km (777 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mashhad.
How long does it take to get from Mashhad to Ganja by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mashhad and Ganja?
Ganja is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Baku against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Mashhad to Ganja flights?
Typically Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Ganja International Airport (GNJ); Ganja also has LHL.
What currency do I need in Ganja?
The Manat (AZN).
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.