Abu Dhabi to Ahvaz flights
Ahvaz lies 947 km (589 mi) north-west of Abu Dhabi, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 58 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.
| Abu Dhabi | Ahvaz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Iran |
| Population | 1.8 million | 841,145 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | AUH, 26 km out | AWZ, 8 km out |
Clocks in Ahvaz are 30 min behind Abu Dhabi right now, so a 1 h 58 min journey lands only 1 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ahvaz
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Iran: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,471-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 92 km).
Arriving in Ahvaz
Ahvaz is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,149-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mahshahr Airport (MRX, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qasem Soleimani International Airport | AWZ | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,149 ft | 66 ft |
| Mahshahr Airport (regional) | MRX | 96 km (60 mi) | 8,874 ft | 8 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ahvaz from Abu Dhabi?
947 km (589 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Abu Dhabi.
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Ahvaz by air?
About 1 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Ahvaz?
Ahvaz is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Dubai).
Which airports are used for Abu Dhabi to Ahvaz flights?
Typically Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ); Ahvaz also has MRX.
What currency do I need in Ahvaz?
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.