Mosul to Viranşehir flights
Viranşehir lies 315 km (196 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 9 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.
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| Mosul | Viranşehir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Turkey |
| Population | 1.7 million | 154,163 |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) | 551 m (1,808 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 75 km out | GNY, 80 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Viranşehir
Crossing from Iraq into Turkey: money changes from the Dinar to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
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 Viranşehir
Viranşehir is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY), 80 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mardin Airport (MQM, 78 km), Diyarbakır Airport (DIY, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Şanlıurfa GAP Airport | GNY | 80 km (50 mi) | 13,123 ft | 2,708 ft |
| Mardin Airport (regional) | MQM | 78 km (48 mi) | 8,204 ft | 1,729 ft |
| Diyarbakır Airport (regional) | DIY | 84 km (52 mi) | 11,644 ft | 2,251 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Viranşehir from Mosul?
315 km (196 mi) in a straight line, west of Mosul.
How long does it take to get from Mosul to Viranşehir by air?
About 1 h 9 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 Viranşehir?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mosul to Viranşehir flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY); Viranşehir also has MQM, DIY.
What currency do I need in Viranşehir?
The Lira (TRY).
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.