Rustaq to Ahvaz flights
Ahvaz lies 1,233 km (766 mi) north-west of Rustaq, -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 20 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.
| Rustaq | Ahvaz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | Iran |
| Population | 120,000 | 841,145 |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | MCT, 91 km out | AWZ, 8 km out |
Clocks in Ahvaz are 30 min behind Rustaq right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands only 1 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ahvaz
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 Rustaq
Rustaq is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, whose 13,386-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ahvaz
Ahvaz is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,149-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mahshahr Airport (MRX, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qasem Soleimani International Airport | AWZ | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,149 ft | 66 ft |
| Mahshahr Airport (regional) | MRX | 96 km (60 mi) | 8,874 ft | 8 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ahvaz from Rustaq?
1,233 km (766 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rustaq.
How long does it take to get from Rustaq to Ahvaz by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rustaq and Ahvaz?
Ahvaz is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Muscat).
Which airports are used for Rustaq to Ahvaz flights?
Typically Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ); Ahvaz also has MRX.
What currency do I need in Ahvaz?
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.