Distance From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mashhad International Airport, NBO - MHD Distance

The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) is 2978 miles or 4792 kilometers or 2586 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 Nairobi ( Kenya ) to Mashhad ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Mashhad takes around 6 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya to Mashhad International Airport, Mashhad, Iran is 6 hours 50 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 • NBO - MHD

Kilometers		4792 km
Statute Miles		2978 miles
Nautical Miles		2586 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 50 minutes

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mashhad International Airport Flight Route Map - NBO to MHD Flight Path

Location of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport & Mashhad International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nairobi to Mashhad nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nairobi, Kenya and Mashhad, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NBO - MHD

Time difference between Nairobi (Kenya) and Mashhad (Iran) is 0 Hours 30 Minutes.
Mashhad time is 0 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Nairobi.

Location	Local Time
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-05-05, 18:28:06 EAT
Mashhad (Iran)	2026-05-05, 18:58:06 +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

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya

Destination

Mashhad International Airport (MHD / OIMM) Mashhad, Iran