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BSR to SEM: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → Selma (Craig Field)
7,175 mi
11,548 km · 6,235 nm
14h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,175 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 32m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
Frequently asked questions
How far is BSR from SEM?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to Selma (SEM) is 7,175 miles (11,548 km, 6,235 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to SEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 32m 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 Selma?
Selma is 8 hours behind Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to SEM?
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