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IAD to BSR: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Basrah (Basrah International Airport)
6,479 mi
10,427 km · 5,630 nm
13h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,479 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 10m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- BSR — Basrah International Airport · Basrah, Iraq
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near BSR
- ABD · Abadan Airport36 mi away
- AWZ · Ahwaz Airport85 mi away
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport89 mi away
- KWI · Kuwait International Airport93 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from BSR?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Basrah (BSR) is 6,479 miles (10,427 km, 5,630 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to BSR?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 10m 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 Washington and Basrah?
Basrah is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to BSR?
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