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BSR to MEI: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → Meridian (Key Field)
7,240 mi
11,652 km · 6,292 nm
14h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,240 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 40m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BSR — Basrah International Airport · Basrah, Iraq
- MEI — Key Field · Meridian, 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
Near MEI
Frequently asked questions
How far is BSR from MEI?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to Meridian (MEI) is 7,240 miles (11,652 km, 6,292 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to MEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 40m 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 Meridian?
Meridian is 8 hours behind Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to MEI?
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