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BSR to LHR: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)
2,827 mi
4,549 km · 2,456 nm
6h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,827 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 1m 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
- LHR — London Heathrow 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BSR from LHR?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to London (LHR) is 2,827 miles (4,549 km, 2,456 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to LHR?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 1m 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 London?
London is 2 hours behind Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to LHR?
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