Distance From Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport to Mashhad International Airport, GAL - MHD Distance

The distance from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) is 5185 miles or 8344 kilometers or 4503 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Galena ( United States ) to Mashhad ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Galena and Mashhad takes around 11 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport, Galena, United States to Mashhad International Airport, Mashhad, Iran is 11 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GAL - MHD

Kilometers		8344 km
Statute Miles		5185 miles
Nautical Miles		4503 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 55 minutes

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport to Mashhad International Airport Flight Route Map - GAL to MHD Flight Path

Location of Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport & Mashhad International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Galena to Mashhad nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Galena, United States and Mashhad, Iran. .

Nonstop flight route between Galena, United States and Mashhad, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAL - MHD

Time difference between Galena (United States) and Mashhad (Iran) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mashhad time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Galena.

Location	Local Time
Galena (United States)	2026-06-23, 00:21:41 AKDT
Mashhad (Iran)	2026-06-23, 11:51:41 +0330

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL / PAGA) Galena, United States

Destination

Mashhad International Airport (MHD / OIMM) Mashhad, Iran