Dubai to Sadr City flights
Sadr City lies 1,399 km (870 mi) north-west of Dubai, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 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.
| Dubai | Sadr City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Iraq |
| Population | 3.8 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | DXB, 20 km out | BGW, 25 km out |
Clocks in Sadr City are 1 h behind Dubai right now, so a 2 h 33 min journey lands only 1 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sadr City
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Iraq: money changes from the Dirham to the Dinar (IQD); 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 Dubai
Dubai is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dubai International Airport (DXB), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 14,590-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 25 km), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 35 km), Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 87 km), Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 96 km), Zayed International Airport (AUH, 97 km).
Arriving in Sadr City
Sadr City is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | BGW | 25 km (16 mi) | 13,124 ft | 114 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sadr City from Dubai?
1,399 km (870 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dubai.
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Sadr City by air?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Sadr City?
Sadr City is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Baghdad against Asia/Dubai).
Which airports are used for Dubai to Sadr City flights?
Typically Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW).
What currency do I need in Sadr City?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.