Erbil to Umm Qaşr flights
Umm Qaşr lies 775 km (482 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 45 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 | Umm Qaşr | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iraq |
| Population | 1.6 million | 107,620 |
| 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 | ABD, 47 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 Umm Qaşr
Umm Qaşr is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, whose 10,169-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Basra International Airport (BSR, 62 km), Kuwait International Airport (KWI, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport | ABD | 47 km (29 mi) | 10,169 ft | 10 ft |
| Basra International Airport | BSR | 62 km (39 mi) | 13,124 ft | 11 ft |
| Kuwait International Airport | KWI | 90 km (56 mi) | 15,026 ft | 206 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Umm Qaşr from Erbil?
775 km (482 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Erbil.
How long does it take to get from Erbil to Umm Qaşr by air?
About 1 h 45 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 Umm Qaşr?
No, both are on Asia/Baghdad at the moment.
Which airports are used for Erbil to Umm Qaşr flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD); Umm Qaşr also has BSR, KWI.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.