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EBL to LEI: distance & flight time
Erbil (Erbil International Airport) → Almeria (Almería International Airport)
2,547 mi
4,098 km · 2,213 nm
5h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,547 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 28m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- EBL — Erbil International Airport · Erbil, Iraq
- LEI — Almería International Airport · Almeria, Spain
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near EBL
- OSM · Mosul International Airport46 mi away
- KIK · Kirkuk Air Base57 mi away
- RQW · Qayyarah West Airport57 mi away
- ISU · Sulaymaniyah International Airport89 mi away
Near LEI
- GRX · Federico Garcia Lorca Airport81 mi away
- RMU · Región de Murcia International Airport95 mi away
- MJV · San Javier Airport107 mi away
- MLN · Melilla Airport113 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is EBL from LEI?
The flight distance from Erbil (EBL) to Almeria (LEI) is 2,547 miles (4,098 km, 2,213 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EBL to LEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 28m 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 EBL to LEI?
Nonstop service on EBL–LEI 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 5h 28m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Erbil and Almeria?
Almeria is 2 hours behind Erbil.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EBL to LEI?
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Why are some EBL to LEI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain EBL–LEI 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.