Mashhad to Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah flights
Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah lies 1,446 km (898 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 36 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.
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| Mashhad | Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Iraq |
| Population | 2.3 million | 100,600 |
| Elevation | 980 m (3,215 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | MHD, 8 km out | BGW, 43 km out |
Clocks in Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah are 30 min behind Mashhad right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands only 2 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah
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 Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah
Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Najaf International Airport (NJF, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | BGW | 43 km (27 mi) | 13,124 ft | 114 ft |
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | 100 km (62 mi) | 9,842 ft | 103 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah from Mashhad?
1,446 km (898 mi) in a straight line, west of Mashhad.
How long does it take to get from Mashhad to Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah by air?
About 2 h 36 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 Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah?
Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Baghdad against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Mashhad to Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah flights?
Typically Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW); Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah also has NJF.
What currency do I need in Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah?
The Dinar (IQD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.