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Iran · Khuzestan

Masjed Soleymān: how to get there and around

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Masjed Soleymān is a city of 100,497 people in Iran (Khuzestan), 240 m (787 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population100,497
Elevation240 m (787 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Tehran (UTC+3:30 now)
CurrencyRial (IRR)
Dialling code+98
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
Coordinates31.936, 49.304
Masjed Soleymān

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Daylight in Masjed Soleymān runs from about 10 h 6 min a day in late December to 14 h 17 min in late June (computed for 31.94° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Masjed Soleymān is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre, whose 11,149-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Masjed Soleymān?

Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre.

How big is Masjed Soleymān?

About 100,497 people live in Masjed Soleymān (GeoNames).

What time zone is Masjed Soleymān in?

Asia/Tehran, currently UTC+3:30.

What currency is used in Masjed Soleymān?

The Rial (IRR). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Masjed Soleymān?

Isfahan (237 km), Basrah (215 km), Qom (334 km), Ahvaz (90 km), Al Aḩmadī (339 km).

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.