Rafaḩ to Mosul flights
Mosul lies 992 km (617 mi) north-east of Rafaḩ, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 1 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.
| Rafaḩ | Mosul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Palestinian Territory | Iraq |
| Population | 126,305 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Gaza) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | AAC, 48 km out | EBL, 75 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Mosul
Crossing from Palestinian Territory into Iraq: money changes from the Shekel to the Dinar (IQD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rafaḩ
Rafaḩ is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El Arish International Airport (AAC), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 75 km (47 mi) | 15,748 ft | 1,341 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mosul from Rafaḩ?
992 km (617 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rafaḩ.
How long does it take to get from Rafaḩ to Mosul by air?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rafaḩ and Mosul?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rafaḩ to Mosul flights?
Typically El Arish International Airport (AAC) to Erbil International Airport (EBL).
What currency do I need in Mosul?
The Dinar (IQD).
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.