Flights to Baḥarkah
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Baḥarkah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kirkuk International Airport (KIK, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 12 km (7 mi) | 15,748 ft | 1,341 ft |
| Kirkuk International Airport | KIK | 98 km (61 mi) | 9,809 ft | 1,061 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 15,748 ft, EBL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,341 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Baḥarkah
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baḥarkah to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Baḥarkah to Cairo | Egypt | 1,376 km (855 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Baḥarkah to Baghdad | Iraq | 332 km (207 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Baḥarkah to Tehran | Iran | 668 km (415 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Baḥarkah to Alexandria | Egypt | 1,422 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Baḥarkah to Giza | Egypt | 1,383 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Baḥarkah to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Baḥarkah to Ankara | Turkey | 1,056 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Baḥarkah to Bursa | Turkey | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Baḥarkah to Baku | Azerbaijan | 682 km (423 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Baḥarkah to Mashhad | Iran | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Baḥarkah to Gaziantep | Turkey | 599 km (372 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Baḥarkah to Aleppo | Syria | 616 km (383 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Baḥarkah to Beirut | Lebanon | 821 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Baḥarkah to Diyarbakır | Turkey | 382 km (238 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Baḥarkah to Adana | Turkey | 780 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Baḥarkah to Damascus | Syria | 772 km (479 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Baḥarkah to Isfahan | Iran | 810 km (503 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Baḥarkah to Kayseri | Turkey | 800 km (497 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Baḥarkah to Karaj | Iran | 627 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Baḥarkah to Konya | Turkey | 1,038 km (645 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Baḥarkah to Tabriz | Iran | 280 km (174 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Baḥarkah to Shanghai | China | 6,983 km (4,339 mi) | about 9 h 42 min |
| Baḥarkah to Chongqing | China | 5,783 km (3,593 mi) | about 8 h 10 min |
| Baḥarkah to Chengdu | China | 5,514 km (3,426 mi) | about 7 h 49 min |
| Baḥarkah to Beijing | China | 6,165 km (3,831 mi) | about 8 h 39 min |
| Baḥarkah to Guangzhou | China | 6,705 km (4,166 mi) | about 9 h 21 min |
| Baḥarkah to Shenzhen | China | 6,809 km (4,231 mi) | about 9 h 29 min |
| Baḥarkah to Tianjin | China | 6,258 km (3,889 mi) | about 8 h 46 min |
| Baḥarkah to Wuhan | China | 6,404 km (3,979 mi) | about 8 h 58 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Baḥarkah?
Erbil International Airport (EBL) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, KIK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is EBL from Baḥarkah city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Baḥarkah on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.