Basrah to Yanbu flights
Yanbu lies 1,196 km (743 mi) south-west of Basrah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 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 | Yanbu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 200,161 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | BSR, 12 km out | YNB, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Yanbu
Crossing from Iraq into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
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 Yanbu
Yanbu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,532-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport | YNB | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,532 ft | 26 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yanbu from Basrah?
1,196 km (743 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Basrah.
How long does it take to get from Basrah to Yanbu by air?
About 2 h 17 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 Yanbu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Basrah to Yanbu flights?
Typically Basra International Airport (BSR) to Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB).
What currency do I need in Yanbu?
The Rial (SAR).
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.