Tabriz to Umm Qaşr flights
Umm Qaşr lies 907 km (563 mi) south of Tabriz, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 55 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.
| Tabriz | Umm Qaşr | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Iraq |
| Population | 1.4 million | 107,620 |
| Elevation | 1,396 m (4,580 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | TBZ, 8 km out | ABD, 47 km out |
Clocks in Umm Qaşr are 30 min behind Tabriz right now, so a 1 h 55 min journey lands only 1 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Umm Qaşr
Crossing from Iran 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 Tabriz
Tabriz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tabriz International Airport (TBZ), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,825-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 Tabriz?
907 km (563 mi) in a straight line, south of Tabriz.
How long does it take to get from Tabriz to Umm Qaşr by air?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tabriz and Umm Qaşr?
Umm Qaşr is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Baghdad against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tabriz to Umm Qaşr flights?
Typically Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) 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.