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BSR to MEM: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → Memphis (Memphis International Airport)
7,134 mi
11,481 km · 6,199 nm
14h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,134 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 27m 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
- MEM — Memphis International Airport · Memphis, 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 MEM
- OLV · Olive Branch Airport12 mi away
- NQA · Millington-Memphis Airport23 mi away
- UTM · Tunica Municipal Airport33 mi away
- UOX · University Oxford Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BSR from MEM?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to Memphis (MEM) is 7,134 miles (11,481 km, 6,199 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to MEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 27m 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 Memphis?
Memphis is 8 hours behind Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to MEM?
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