Mosul to Qods flights
Qods lies 722 km (448 mi) east of Mosul, +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 41 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.
| Mosul | Qods | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 1.7 million | 309,605 |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) | 1,181 m (3,875 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 75 km out | THR, 19 km out |
Clocks in Qods are 30 min ahead of Mosul right now, so a 1 h 41 min journey lands 2 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Qods
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 Mosul
Mosul is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Qods
Qods is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,258-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Payam International Airport (PYK, 26 km), Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 34 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehrabad International Airport | THR | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,258 ft | 3,962 ft |
| Payam International Airport | PYK | 26 km (16 mi) | 12,005 ft | 4,170 ft |
| Imam Khomeini International Airport | IKA | 34 km (21 mi) | 13,772 ft | 3,305 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Qods from Mosul?
722 km (448 mi) in a straight line, east of Mosul.
How long does it take to get from Mosul to Qods by air?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mosul and Qods?
Qods is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Mosul to Qods flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR); Qods also has PYK, IKA.
What currency do I need in Qods?
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.