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BSR to GRQ: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → Groningen (Eelde Airport)
2,573 mi
4,141 km · 2,236 nm
5h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,573 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 31m 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
- GRQ — Eelde Airport · Groningen, Netherlands
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 GRQ
- EME · Emden Airport33 mi away
- BMK · Borkum Airport33 mi away
- LWR · Leeuwarden Air Base35 mi away
- NOD · Norden-Norddeich Airport43 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BSR from GRQ?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to Groningen (GRQ) is 2,573 miles (4,141 km, 2,236 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to GRQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 31m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BSR to GRQ?
Nonstop service on BSR–GRQ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 31m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Basrah and Groningen?
Groningen is 2 hours behind Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to GRQ?
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Why are some BSR to GRQ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BSR–GRQ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.