Mosul to Shūshtar flights
Shūshtar lies 710 km (441 mi) south-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 40 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 | Shūshtar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 1.7 million | 101,878 |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 75 km out | AWZ, 80 km out |
Clocks in Shūshtar are 30 min ahead of Mosul right now, so a 1 h 40 min journey lands 2 h 10 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 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 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 Mosul?
710 km (441 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mosul.
How long does it take to get from Mosul to Shūshtar by air?
About 1 h 40 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 Shūshtar?
Shūshtar is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Mosul 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 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.