Mashhad to Mosul flights
Mosul lies 1,475 km (917 mi) 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 38 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 | Mosul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Iraq |
| Population | 2.3 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 980 m (3,215 ft) | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | MHD, 8 km out | EBL, 75 km out |
Clocks in Mosul are 30 min behind Mashhad right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 2 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mosul
Crossing from Iran into Iraq: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (IQD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
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 Mosul
Mosul is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 75 km (47 mi) | 15,748 ft | 1,341 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mosul from Mashhad?
1,475 km (917 mi) in a straight line, west of Mashhad.
How long does it take to get from Mashhad to Mosul by air?
About 2 h 38 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 Mosul?
Mosul is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Baghdad against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Mashhad to Mosul flights?
Typically Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Erbil International Airport (EBL).
What currency do I need in Mosul?
The Dinar (IQD).
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.