Damascus to 'Ākra flights
'Ākra lies 777 km (483 mi) north-east of Damascus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 45 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.
| Damascus | 'Ākra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Iraq |
| Population | 1.6 million | 105,370 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 674 m (2,211 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | EBL, 56 km out |
What changes when you arrive in 'Ākra
Crossing from Syria into Iraq: money changes from the Pound to the Dinar (IQD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Damascus
Damascus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Damascus International Airport (DAM), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY, 82 km).
Arriving in 'Ākra
'Ākra is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (YKO, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 56 km (35 mi) | 15,748 ft | 1,341 ft |
| Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (regional) | YKO | 96 km (60 mi) | 10,499 ft | 6,400 ft |
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Common questions
How far is 'Ākra from Damascus?
777 km (483 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to 'Ākra by air?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Damascus and 'Ākra?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damascus to 'Ākra flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Erbil International Airport (EBL); 'Ākra also has YKO.
What currency do I need in 'Ākra?
The Dinar (IQD).
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.