Abu Dhabi to Basrah flights
Basrah lies 937 km (583 mi) north-west of Abu Dhabi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 57 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.
| Abu Dhabi | Basrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Iraq |
| Population | 1.8 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | AUH, 26 km out | BSR, 12 km out |
Clocks in Basrah are 1 h behind Abu Dhabi right now, so a 1 h 57 min journey lands only 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Basrah
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Iraq: money changes from the Dirham to the Dinar (IQD); the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,471-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 92 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basra International Airport | BSR | 12 km (7 mi) | 13,124 ft | 11 ft |
| Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport | ABD | 46 km (29 mi) | 10,169 ft | 10 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Basrah from Abu Dhabi?
937 km (583 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Abu Dhabi.
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Basrah by air?
About 1 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Basrah?
Basrah is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Baghdad against Asia/Dubai).
Which airports are used for Abu Dhabi to Basrah flights?
Typically Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Basra International Airport (BSR); Basrah also has ABD.
What currency do I need in Basrah?
The Dinar (IQD).
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.