Basrah to Musaffah flights
Musaffah lies 951 km (591 mi) south-east of Basrah, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 58 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.
| Basrah | Musaffah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 1.3 million | 243,341 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Nearest large airport | BSR, 12 km out | AUH, 19 km out |
Clocks in Musaffah are 1 h ahead of Basrah right now, so a 1 h 58 min journey lands 2 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Musaffah
Crossing from Iraq into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Dinar to the Dirham (AED); the dialling code becomes +971; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Musaffah
Musaffah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 19 km (12 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, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zayed International Airport | AUH | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,471 ft | 88 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 91 km (57 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Musaffah from Basrah?
951 km (591 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Basrah.
How long does it take to get from Basrah to Musaffah by air?
About 1 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basrah and Musaffah?
Musaffah is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Basrah to Musaffah flights?
Typically Basra International Airport (BSR) to Zayed International Airport (AUH); Musaffah also has DWC.
What currency do I need in Musaffah?
The Dirham (AED).
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.