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BSR to BEX: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → Benson (RAF Benson)
2,855 mi
4,595 km · 2,481 nm
6h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,855 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 4m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BSR — Basrah International Airport · Basrah, Iraq
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BSR
- ABD · Abadan Airport36 mi away
- AWZ · Ahwaz Airport85 mi away
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport89 mi away
- KWI · Kuwait International Airport93 mi away
Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BSR from BEX?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to Benson (BEX) is 2,855 miles (4,595 km, 2,481 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to BEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 4m 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 Basrah and Benson?
Benson is 2 hours behind Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to BEX?
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