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LHR to BSR: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Basrah (Basrah International Airport)
2,827 mi
4,549 km · 2,456 nm
6h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,827 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 1m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
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 LHR from BSR?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Basrah (BSR) is 2,827 miles (4,549 km, 2,456 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to BSR?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 1m 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 London and Basrah?
Basrah is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to BSR?
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