Erbil to Dūmā flights
Dūmā lies 752 km (467 mi) west of Erbil, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 43 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.
| Erbil | Dūmā | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Syria |
| Population | 1.6 million | 111,864 |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | 660 m (2,165 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 8 km out | DAM, 21 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Dūmā
Crossing from Iraq into Syria: money changes from the Dinar to the Pound (SYP); sockets are Euro, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +963; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Erbil
Erbil is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kirkuk International Airport (KIK, 86 km).
Arriving in Dūmā
Dūmā is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Damascus International Airport (DAM), 21 km (13 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, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,020 ft |
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | 89 km (55 mi) | 12,467 ft | 87 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dūmā from Erbil?
752 km (467 mi) in a straight line, west of Erbil.
How long does it take to get from Erbil to Dūmā by air?
About 1 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Erbil and Dūmā?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Erbil to Dūmā flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Damascus International Airport (DAM); Dūmā also has BEY.
What currency do I need in Dūmā?
The Pound (SYP).
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.