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BSR to ZHY: distance & flight time
Basrah (Basrah International Airport) → Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport)
3,276 mi
5,272 km · 2,847 nm
6h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,276 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 53m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BSR — Basrah International Airport · Basrah, Iraq
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, China
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 ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BSR from ZHY?
The flight distance from Basrah (BSR) to Zhongwei (ZHY) is 3,276 miles (5,272 km, 2,847 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BSR to ZHY?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 53m 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 Zhongwei?
Zhongwei is 5 hours ahead of Basrah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BSR to ZHY?
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