Riyadh to Umm Qaşr flights
Umm Qaşr lies 606 km (377 mi) north of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 32 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.
| Riyadh | Umm Qaşr | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Iraq |
| Population | 4.2 million | 107,620 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | RUH, 30 km out | ABD, 47 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Umm Qaşr
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Iraq: money changes from the Rial 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 Riyadh
Riyadh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Khalid International Airport (RUH), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 13,796-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Umm Qaşr
Umm Qaşr is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, whose 10,169-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Basra International Airport (BSR, 62 km), Kuwait International Airport (KWI, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport | ABD | 47 km (29 mi) | 10,169 ft | 10 ft |
| Basra International Airport | BSR | 62 km (39 mi) | 13,124 ft | 11 ft |
| Kuwait International Airport | KWI | 90 km (56 mi) | 15,026 ft | 206 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Umm Qaşr from Riyadh?
606 km (377 mi) in a straight line, north of Riyadh.
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Umm Qaşr by air?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Umm Qaşr?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riyadh to Umm Qaşr flights?
Typically King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD); Umm Qaşr also has BSR, KWI.
What currency do I need in Umm Qaşr?
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.