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EBL to RYG: distance & flight time
Erbil (Erbil International Airport) → Rygge (Moss Airport, Rygge)
2,177 mi
3,504 km · 1,892 nm
4h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,177 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 44m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- EBL — Erbil International Airport · Erbil, Iraq
- RYG — Moss Airport, Rygge · Rygge, Norway
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 RYG
- TRF · Sandefjord Airport, Torp23 mi away
- FBU · Oslo, Fornebu Airport36 mi away
- SKE · Skien Airport45 mi away
- OSL · Oslo Lufthavn52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is EBL from RYG?
The flight distance from Erbil (EBL) to Rygge (RYG) is 2,177 miles (3,504 km, 1,892 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EBL to RYG?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 44m 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 RYG?
Nonstop service on EBL–RYG 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 4h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Erbil and Rygge?
Rygge is 1 hour behind Erbil.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EBL to RYG?
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Why are some EBL to RYG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain EBL–RYG 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.