CAN
Guangzhou
China
5,301 km
3,294 miles
MHD
Mashhad
Iran
Distance
5,301 km
3,294 mi / 2,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CAN MHD
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mashhad International Airport
IATA Code CAN MHD
ICAO Code ZGGG OIMM
City Guangzhou Mashhad
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 50 ft 3,263 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 36.240000, 59.640000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Mashhad (MHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) in Mashhad, Iran is 5,301 kilometers (3,294 miles / 2,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Iran. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Guangzhou, it's 00:13 in Mashhad. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,213 feet between the two airports. Mashhad International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Mashhad (MHD) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Mashhad International Airport (MHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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