Basrah to Şaḩam flights
Şaḩam lies 1,142 km (710 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 2 h 13 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 | Şaḩam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Oman |
| Population | 1.3 million | 140,000 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
| Nearest large airport | BSR, 12 km out | OHS, 36 km out |
Clocks in Şaḩam are 1 h ahead of Basrah right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands 3 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Şaḩam
Crossing from Iraq into Oman: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (OMR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +968; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4676624.
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 Şaḩam
Şaḩam is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Suhar International Airport (OHS), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 13,173-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suhar International Airport | OHS | 36 km (22 mi) | 13,173 ft | 20 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Şaḩam from Basrah?
1,142 km (710 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Basrah.
How long does it take to get from Basrah to Şaḩam by air?
About 2 h 13 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 Şaḩam?
Şaḩam is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Basrah to Şaḩam flights?
Typically Basra International Airport (BSR) to Suhar International Airport (OHS).
What currency do I need in Şaḩam?
The Rial (OMR).
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.