Basrah to Dorūd flights
Dorūd lies 353 km (219 mi) north of Basrah, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Basrah | Dorūd | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 1.3 million | 121,638 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 1,454 m (4,770 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | BSR, 12 km out | KHD, 73 km out |
Clocks in Dorūd are 30 min ahead of Basrah right now, so a 1 h 12 min journey lands 1 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dorūd
Crossing from Iraq into Iran: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Basrah
Basrah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Basra International Airport (BSR), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD, 46 km).
Arriving in Dorūd
Dorūd is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Khoram Abad Airport (KHD), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, whose 10,498-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khoram Abad Airport (regional) | KHD | 73 km (45 mi) | 10,498 ft | 3,782 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dorūd from Basrah?
353 km (219 mi) in a straight line, north of Basrah.
How long does it take to get from Basrah to Dorūd by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basrah and Dorūd?
Dorūd is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Basrah to Dorūd flights?
Typically Basra International Airport (BSR) to Khoram Abad Airport (KHD).
What currency do I need in Dorūd?
The Rial (IRR).
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.