Mashhad to Kashgar flights
Kashgar lies 1,478 km (918 mi) east of Mashhad, +2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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 | Kashgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | China |
| Population | 2.3 million | 506,640 |
| Elevation | 980 m (3,215 ft) | 1,284 m (4,213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | MHD, 8 km out | KHG, 9 km out |
Clocks in Kashgar are 2 h 30 min ahead of Mashhad right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 5 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kashgar
Crossing from Iran into China: money changes from the Rial to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
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 Kashgar
Kashgar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashgar Laining International Airport | KHG | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,499 ft | 4,529 ft |
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Staying in Kashgar
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Kashgar. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (5), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 163 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kashgar from Mashhad?
1,478 km (918 mi) in a straight line, east of Mashhad.
How long does it take to get from Mashhad to Kashgar by air?
About 2 h 39 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 Kashgar?
Kashgar is 2 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Mashhad to Kashgar flights?
Typically Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG).
What currency do I need in Kashgar?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Kashgar?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Kashgar, bookable on this site.
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.