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SAN to BSR: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Basrah (Basrah International Airport)
7,954 mi
12,800 km · 6,911 nm
16h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,954 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 4m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
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 SAN from BSR?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Basrah (BSR) is 7,954 miles (12,800 km, 6,911 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to BSR?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 4m 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 San Diego and Basrah?
Basrah is 10 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to BSR?
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