Van to Mashhad flights
Mashhad lies 1,452 km (902 mi) east of Van, +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 37 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.
| Van | Mashhad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Iran |
| Population | 525,016 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 1,708 m (5,604 ft) | 980 m (3,215 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | VAN, 5 km out | MHD, 8 km out |
Clocks in Mashhad are 30 min ahead of Van right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands 3 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mashhad
Crossing from Turkey into Iran: money changes from the Lira to the Rial (IRR); 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 Van
Van is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,022 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 Van?
1,452 km (902 mi) in a straight line, east of Van.
How long does it take to get from Van to Mashhad by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Van and Mashhad?
Mashhad is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Van to Mashhad flights?
Typically Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 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.