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Nearest Airport to Al Kūt: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Al Kūt is Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport, about 6.7 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 145 km away.

Closest airport ORUB Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport 6.7 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car
Closest international NJF Al Najaf International Airport 145 km · 90 mi · ~2 h 35 min by car

Airports near Al Kūt

  1. 1
    Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport Flag of IraqAl Kut, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    ORUB 6.7 km4 mi · ~7 min
  2. 2
    Kut Al Hayy East Air Base Flag of IraqIraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
  3. 3
    Ilam Airport Flag of IranIlam, Iran · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iran
    IIL 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  4. 4
    Al Najaf International Airport Flag of IraqNajaf, Iraq · International Airports in Iraq
    NJF 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
  5. 5
    Rasheed Air Base Flag of IraqBaghdad, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 150 km93 mi · ~2 h 41 min
  6. 6
    Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flag of IraqBaghdad, Iraq · International Airports in Iraq Meet & Greet →
    BGW 170 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
  7. 7
    Ali Air Base Flag of IraqNasiriyah, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    XNH 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
  8. 8
    Qalat Salih Air Base Flag of IraqIraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min
  9. 9
    Al Taji Army Air Field Flag of IraqTaji, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    ORTI 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
  10. 10
    Balad Southeast Airport / Joint Base Balad Flag of IraqAl Bakr, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 209 km130 mi · ~3 h 44 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Al Kūt; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Al Kūt?

The nearest airport to Al Kūt is Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport, about 6.7 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 145 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Al Kūt?

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is 145 km from Al Kūt in a straight line — roughly 2 h 35 min by car.

What other airports are near Al Kūt?

Kut Al Hayy East Air Base — 69 km, Ilam Airport (IIL) — 131 km and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) — 145 km.

How long does it take to get from Al Kūt to Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport?

About 7 min by car for the 6.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.