Erbil to Shūshtar flights
Shūshtar lies 641 km (398 mi) south-east of Erbil, +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 34 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.
| Erbil | Shūshtar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 1.6 million | 101,878 |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 8 km out | AWZ, 80 km out |
Clocks in Shūshtar are 30 min ahead of Erbil right now, so a 1 h 34 min journey lands 2 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shūshtar
Crossing from Iraq into Iran: money changes from the Dinar 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 Erbil
Erbil is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kirkuk International Airport (KIK, 86 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qasem Soleimani International Airport | AWZ | 80 km (50 mi) | 11,149 ft | 66 ft |
| Dezful Airport (regional) | DEF | 60 km (37 mi) | 12,641 ft | 474 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Shūshtar from Erbil?
641 km (398 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Erbil.
How long does it take to get from Erbil to Shūshtar by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Erbil and Shūshtar?
Shūshtar is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Erbil to Shūshtar flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.