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BSR to LGW: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
2,811 mi
4,524 km · 2,443 nm
5h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,811 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 59m 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
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, 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 LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BSR from LGW?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to London (LGW) is 2,811 miles (4,524 km, 2,443 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 59m 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 LGW?
Nonstop service on BSR–LGW 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 59m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Basrah and London?
London is 2 hours behind Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to LGW?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on BSR–LGW that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some BSR to LGW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BSR–LGW 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.