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BLB to BSR: distance & flight time
Howard (Panama Pacific International Airport) → Basrah (Basrah International Airport)
8,006 mi
12,884 km · 6,957 nm
16h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,006 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 10m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BLB — Panama Pacific International Airport · Howard, Panama
- BSR — Basrah International Airport · Basrah, Iraq
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BLB
Near BSR
- ABD · Abadan Airport36 mi away
- AWZ · Ahwaz Airport85 mi away
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport89 mi away
- KWI · Kuwait International Airport93 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BLB from BSR?
The flight distance from Howard (BLB) to Basrah (BSR) is 8,006 miles (12,884 km, 6,957 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BLB to BSR?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Howard and Basrah?
Basrah is 8 hours ahead of Howard.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BLB to BSR?
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