AWZ to THR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is 539 km (335 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (THR to AWZ).
How far is it from Ahvaz to Tehran?
The great-circle distance between Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is 539 km (335 mi, 291 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 THR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. THR is roughly northeast of AWZ.
How is the AWZ to THR route written in code?
The pair is written AWZ-THR in IATA codes and OIAW-OIII in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Qasem Soleimani International Airport is AWZ (OIAW), Mehrabad International Airport is THR (OIII).
| AWZ | THR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Qasem Soleimani International Airport | Mehrabad International Airport |
| ICAO code | OIAW | OIII |
| Country | Iran | Iran |
| Elevation | 66 ft | 3,962 ft |
| Rank by connections | #530 | #263 |
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.
THR sits 3,896 ft (1,188 m) higher than AWZ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AWZ to THR
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
| Y9 | Kish Air | IRK | Kishair | 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 Tehran?
Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR) are 539 km (335 mi, 291 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AWZ to THR?
A typical nonstop flight between AWZ and THR takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is THR from AWZ?
Mehrabad International Airport (THR) lies roughly northeast of Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ).
Which airlines fly AWZ to THR?
4 airlines appear on the AWZ-THR route in the open dataset, including Air Bangladesh, Iran Aseman Airlines, Iran Air.
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