Basrah to Orūmīyeh flights
Orūmīyeh lies 822 km (511 mi) north of Basrah, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 48 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 | Orūmīyeh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 1.3 million | 577,307 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 1,350 m (4,429 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | BSR, 12 km out | OMH, 13 km out |
Clocks in Orūmīyeh are 30 min ahead of Basrah right now, so a 1 h 48 min journey lands 2 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Orūmīyeh
Crossing from Iraq into Iran: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Orūmīyeh
Orūmīyeh is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Urmia Airport (OMH), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,658-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (YKO, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urmia Airport (regional) | OMH | 13 km (8 mi) | 10,658 ft | 4,343 ft |
| Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (regional) | YKO | 74 km (46 mi) | 10,499 ft | 6,400 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Orūmīyeh from Basrah?
822 km (511 mi) in a straight line, north of Basrah.
How long does it take to get from Basrah to Orūmīyeh by air?
About 1 h 48 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 Orūmīyeh?
Orūmīyeh is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Basrah to Orūmīyeh flights?
Typically Basra International Airport (BSR) to Urmia Airport (OMH); Orūmīyeh also has YKO.
What currency do I need in Orūmīyeh?
The Rial (IRR).
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.