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Abū al-KahṣībUmm Qaşr

Driving from Abū al-Kahṣīb to Umm Qaşr

Umm Qaşr lies 45 km (28 mi) south of Abū al-Kahṣīb, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 42 min without stops, over roughly 55 km (34 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

Abū al-KahṣībUmm Qaşr

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Abū al-KahṣībUmm Qaşr
CountryIraqIraq
Population357,771107,620
Elevation10 m (33 ft)13 m (43 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad)UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad)

Where to book car hire from Abū al-Kahṣīb to Umm Qaşr

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Staying in Umm Qaşr

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Common questions

How far is Umm Qaşr from Abū al-Kahṣīb?

45 km (28 mi) in a straight line, south of Abū al-Kahṣīb; by road roughly 55 km (34 mi).

How long does it take to get from Abū al-Kahṣīb to Umm Qaşr by car?

About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Abū al-Kahṣīb and Umm Qaşr?

No, both are on Asia/Baghdad at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.