Karbala to Ar Rifā‘ flights
Ar Rifā‘ lies 959 km (596 mi) south-east of Karbala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 59 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.
| Karbala | Ar Rifā‘ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Bahrain |
| Population | 1.2 million | 115,495 |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 75 km out | BAH, 17 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ar Rifā‘
Crossing from Iraq into Bahrain: money changes from the Dinar to the Dinar (BHD); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +973; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Karbala
Karbala is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Najaf International Airport (NJF, 78 km).
Arriving in Ar Rifā‘
Ar Rifā‘ is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bahrain International Airport (BAH), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 12,979-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King Fahd International Airport (DMM, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain International Airport | BAH | 17 km (11 mi) | 12,979 ft | 6 ft |
| King Fahd International Airport | DMM | 84 km (52 mi) | 13,124 ft | 72 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ar Rifā‘ from Karbala?
959 km (596 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Karbala.
How long does it take to get from Karbala to Ar Rifā‘ by air?
About 1 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Karbala and Ar Rifā‘?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Karbala to Ar Rifā‘ flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH); Ar Rifā‘ also has DMM.
What currency do I need in Ar Rifā‘?
The Dinar (BHD).
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.