AWZ to SYZ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) is 418 km (260 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SYZ to AWZ).
How far is it from Ahvaz to Shiraz?
The great-circle distance between Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) and Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) is 418 km (260 mi, 226 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 SYZ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SYZ is roughly southeast of AWZ.
How is the AWZ to SYZ route written in code?
The pair is written AWZ-SYZ in IATA codes and OIAW-OISS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Qasem Soleimani International Airport is AWZ (OIAW), Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport is SYZ (OISS).
| AWZ | SYZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Qasem Soleimani International Airport | Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport |
| ICAO code | OIAW | OISS |
| Country | Iran | Iran |
| Elevation | 66 ft | 4,927 ft |
| Rank by connections | #530 | #379 |
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.
SYZ sits 4,861 ft (1,482 m) higher than AWZ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AWZ to SYZ
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 Shiraz?
Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) and Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) are 418 km (260 mi, 226 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AWZ to SYZ?
A typical nonstop flight between AWZ and SYZ takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SYZ from AWZ?
Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) lies roughly southeast of Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ).
Which airlines fly AWZ to SYZ?
3 airlines appear on the AWZ-SYZ route in the open dataset, including Air Bangladesh, Iran Aseman Airlines, Iran Air.
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