AWZ to MHD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) is 1,142 km (710 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MHD to AWZ).
How far is it from Ahvaz to Mashhad?
The great-circle distance between Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) and Mashhad International Airport (MHD) is 1,142 km (710 mi, 617 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AWZ to MHD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MHD is roughly northeast of AWZ.
How is the AWZ to MHD route written in code?
The pair is written AWZ-MHD in IATA codes and OIAW-OIMM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Qasem Soleimani International Airport is AWZ (OIAW), Mashhad International Airport is MHD (OIMM).
| AWZ | MHD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Qasem Soleimani International Airport | Mashhad International Airport |
| ICAO code | OIAW | OIMM |
| Country | Iran | Iran |
| Elevation | 66 ft | 3,263 ft |
| Rank by connections | #530 | #256 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MHD sits 3,197 ft (974 m) higher than AWZ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AWZ to MHD
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | Air Bangladesh | BGD | Air Bangla | Active |
| EP | Iran Aseman Airlines | IRC | - | Active |
| IR | Iran Air | IRA | Iranair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ahvaz from Mashhad?
Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) and Mashhad International Airport (MHD) are 1,142 km (710 mi, 617 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AWZ to MHD?
A typical nonstop flight between AWZ and MHD takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MHD from AWZ?
Mashhad International Airport (MHD) lies roughly northeast of Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ).
Which airlines fly AWZ to MHD?
3 airlines appear on the AWZ-MHD route in the open dataset, including Air Bangladesh, Iran Aseman Airlines, Iran Air.
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