Mosul to Al-'Ubūr flights
Al-'Ubūr lies 1,276 km (793 mi) south-west of Mosul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 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.
| Mosul | Al-'Ubūr | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Egypt |
| Population | 1.7 million | 138,987 |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 75 km out | CAI, 15 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Al-'Ubūr
Crossing from Iraq into Egypt: money changes from the Dinar to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mosul
Mosul is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Al-'Ubūr
Al-'Ubūr is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 58 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 39 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 15 km (9 mi) | 13,124 ft | 322 ft |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 58 km (36 mi) | 11,975 ft | 510 ft |
| Capital International Airport (regional) | CCE | 39 km (24 mi) | 11,980 ft | 761 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al-'Ubūr from Mosul?
1,276 km (793 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mosul.
How long does it take to get from Mosul to Al-'Ubūr by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mosul and Al-'Ubūr?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mosul to Al-'Ubūr flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Cairo International Airport (CAI); Al-'Ubūr also has SPX, CCE.
What currency do I need in Al-'Ubūr?
The Pound (EGP).
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.