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BSR to UKB: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → Kobe (Kobe Airport)
4,933 mi
7,939 km · 4,287 nm
10h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,933 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 8m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BSR — Basrah International Airport · Basrah, Iraq
- UKB — Kobe Airport · Kobe, Japan
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 UKB
- KIX · Kansai International Airport14 mi away
- ITM · Osaka International Airport16 mi away
- TKS · Tokushima Airport/JMSDF Air Base49 mi away
- TJH · Tajima Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BSR from UKB?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to Kobe (UKB) is 4,933 miles (7,939 km, 4,287 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to UKB?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 8m 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 UKB?
Nonstop service on BSR–UKB 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 10h 8m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Basrah and Kobe?
Kobe is 6 hours ahead of Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to UKB?
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Why are some BSR to UKB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BSR–UKB 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.