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Aleppo to Shūshtar flights

Shūshtar lies 1,170 km (727 mi) east of Aleppo, +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 15 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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The two ends, side by side
AleppoShūshtar
CountrySyriaIran
Population2.1 million101,878
Elevation401 m (1,316 ft)50 m (164 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Asia/Damascus)UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran)
Nearest large airportALP, 6 km outAWZ, 80 km out

Clocks in Shūshtar are 30 min ahead of Aleppo right now, so a 2 h 15 min journey lands 2 h 45 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Shūshtar

Crossing from Syria into Iran: money changes from the Pound 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 Aleppo

Aleppo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aleppo International Airport (ALP), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,547 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT, 88 km), Hatay Airport (HTY, 80 km).

Arriving in Shūshtar

Shūshtar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ), 80 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 11,149-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dezful Airport (DEF, 60 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Shūshtar (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Qasem Soleimani International AirportAWZ80 km (50 mi)11,149 ft66 ft
Dezful Airport (regional)DEF60 km (37 mi)12,641 ft474 ft

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Common questions

How far is Shūshtar from Aleppo?

1,170 km (727 mi) in a straight line, east of Aleppo.

How long does it take to get from Aleppo to Shūshtar by air?

About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Aleppo and Shūshtar?

Shūshtar is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Damascus).

Which airports are used for Aleppo to Shūshtar flights?

Typically Aleppo International Airport (ALP) to Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ); Shūshtar also has DEF.

What currency do I need in Shūshtar?

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.