Mashhad to Nukus flights
Nukus lies 685 km (426 mi) north of Mashhad, +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 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 | Nukus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Uzbekistan |
| Population | 2.3 million | 332,500 |
| Elevation | 980 m (3,215 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) |
| Nearest large airport | MHD, 8 km out | NCU, 4 km out |
Clocks in Nukus are 1 h 30 min ahead of Mashhad right now, so a 1 h 38 min journey lands 3 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nukus
Crossing from Iran into Uzbekistan: money changes from the Rial to the Som (UZS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +998; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Nukus
Nukus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nukus International Airport (NCU), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dashoguz International Airport (TAZ, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nukus International Airport | NCU | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,865 ft | 246 ft |
| Dashoguz International Airport | TAZ | 80 km (50 mi) | 12,467 ft | 272 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nukus from Mashhad?
685 km (426 mi) in a straight line, north of Mashhad.
How long does it take to get from Mashhad to Nukus by air?
About 1 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 Nukus?
Nukus is 1 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Samarkand against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Mashhad to Nukus flights?
Typically Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Nukus International Airport (NCU); Nukus also has TAZ.
What currency do I need in Nukus?
The Som (UZS).
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.