Muscat to Qom flights
Qom lies 1,429 km (888 mi) north-west of Muscat, -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 35 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.
| Muscat | Qom | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | Iran |
| Population | 797,000 | 900,000 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 935 m (3,068 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | MCT, 13 km out | IKA, 90 km out |
Clocks in Qom are 30 min behind Muscat right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands only 2 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Qom
Crossing from Oman into Iran: money changes from the Rial 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 Muscat
Muscat is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,386-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Qom
Qom is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), 90 km (56 mi) from the centre, whose 13,772-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imam Khomeini International Airport | IKA | 90 km (56 mi) | 13,772 ft | 3,305 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Qom from Muscat?
1,429 km (888 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Muscat.
How long does it take to get from Muscat to Qom by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Muscat and Qom?
Qom is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Muscat).
Which airports are used for Muscat to Qom flights?
Typically Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
What currency do I need in Qom?
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.