Erbil to Az Zubayr flights
Az Zubayr lies 730 km (454 mi) south-east of Erbil, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 41 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.
| Erbil | Az Zubayr | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iraq |
| Population | 1.6 million | 122,676 |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 8 km out | BSR, 18 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Erbil
Erbil is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 8 km (5 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, 86 km).
Arriving in Az Zubayr
Az Zubayr is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Basra International Airport (BSR), 18 km (11 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, 51 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basra International Airport | BSR | 18 km (11 mi) | 13,124 ft | 11 ft |
| Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport | ABD | 51 km (32 mi) | 10,169 ft | 10 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Az Zubayr from Erbil?
730 km (454 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Erbil.
How long does it take to get from Erbil to Az Zubayr by air?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Erbil and Az Zubayr?
No, both are on Asia/Baghdad at the moment.
Which airports are used for Erbil to Az Zubayr flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Basra International Airport (BSR); Az Zubayr also has ABD.
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.