Mosul to Ţarţūs flights
Ţarţūs lies 673 km (418 mi) 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 1 h 37 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 | Ţarţūs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Syria |
| Population | 1.7 million | 458,327 |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 75 km out | LTK, 57 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ţarţūs
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 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 Ţarţūs
Ţarţūs is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Latakia International Airport (LTK), 57 km (35 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,175 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latakia International Airport (regional) | LTK | 57 km (35 mi) | 9,175 ft | 157 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ţarţūs from Mosul?
673 km (418 mi) in a straight line, west of Mosul.
How long does it take to get from Mosul to Ţarţūs by air?
About 1 h 37 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 Ţarţūs?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mosul to Ţarţūs flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Latakia International Airport (LTK).
What currency do I need in Ţarţūs?
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 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.