Cairo to Basra Flight Time: 2h 25m (1,560 km)

A direct flight from Cairo (CAI) to Basra (BSR) covers about 1,560 km (≈ 969 mi) and takes roughly 2h 25m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +1 hour on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteCAI → BSR
Distance1,560 km · 969 mi
Estimated flight time2h 25m
Time differenceUTC+1

Cairo to Basra Flight Time: 2h 25m (1,560 km)

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CAICairo International AirportBSRBasra International Airport
Estimated flight time
2h 25m
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1,560 kmCAICairoBSRBasra
Distance
1,560 km
969 mi
Time diff
+1h
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Enter your Basra trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Basra-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between CAI (Cairo) and BSR (Basra) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 2h 25m over 1,560 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Cairo (UTC+2) vs Basra (UTC+3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Cairo to Basra?
About 2h 25m — an estimate for 1,560 km at 850 km/h.
What's the time difference between Cairo and Basra, and how does it affect arrival?
Basra is 1 hour ahead of Cairo; a 10:00 departure lands around 13:25 local time in Basra.
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Which airport does the calculation use in Basra — Cairo to Basra?
We compute to Basra International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Cairo International Airport.
When is the best time to book Cairo–Basra flights?
Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months (outside school holidays) are usually cheaper than peak weeks.
What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Cairo to Basra?
A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.
How is the Cairo–Basra flight time derived in this calculator?
We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

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