Baghdad to Basrah flights
Basrah lies 448 km (278 mi) south-east of Baghdad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 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.
| Baghdad | Basrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iraq |
| Population | 7.2 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 18 km out | BSR, 12 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Baghdad
Baghdad is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Baghdad?
448 km (278 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Baghdad.
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Basrah by air?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baghdad and Basrah?
No, both are on Asia/Baghdad at the moment.
Which airports are used for Baghdad to Basrah flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Basra International Airport (BSR); Basrah 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.