Al Ain City to Basrah flights
Basrah lies 1,055 km (656 mi) north-west of Al Ain City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 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.
| Al Ain City | Basrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Iraq |
| Population | 846,747 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 275 m (902 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | AAN, 17 km out | BSR, 12 km out |
Clocks in Basrah are 1 h behind Al Ain City right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands only 1 h 6 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 Al Ain City
Al Ain City is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Al Ain International Airport (AAN), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Suhar International Airport (OHS, 90 km), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 99 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 Al Ain City?
1,055 km (656 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Al Ain City.
How long does it take to get from Al Ain City to Basrah by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Al Ain City and Basrah?
Basrah is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Baghdad against Asia/Dubai).
Which airports are used for Al Ain City to Basrah flights?
Typically Al Ain International Airport (AAN) 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 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.