Tehran to Al Qurnah flights
Al Qurnah lies 638 km (397 mi) south-west of Tehran, -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 34 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.
| Tehran | Al Qurnah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Iraq |
| Population | 7.2 million | 134,174 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | BSR, 56 km out |
Clocks in Al Qurnah are 30 min behind Tehran right now, so a 1 h 34 min journey lands only 1 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Al Qurnah
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 Tehran
Tehran is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,258-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 39 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 54 km).
Arriving in Al Qurnah
Al Qurnah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Basra International Airport (BSR), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basra International Airport | BSR | 56 km (35 mi) | 13,124 ft | 11 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Qurnah from Tehran?
638 km (397 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Al Qurnah by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tehran and Al Qurnah?
Al Qurnah is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Baghdad against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Al Qurnah flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Basra International Airport (BSR).
What currency do I need in Al Qurnah?
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.