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BSR to IAD: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
6,479 mi
10,427 km · 5,630 nm
13h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,479 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 10m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BSR — Basrah International Airport · Basrah, Iraq
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is BSR from IAD?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to Washington (IAD) is 6,479 miles (10,427 km, 5,630 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 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 Basrah and Washington?
Washington is 7 hours behind Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to IAD?
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