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Nearest Airport to Ar Rifā‘ī: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ar Rifā‘ī is Kut Al Hayy East Air Base, about 51 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 164 km away.

Closest airport IQ-0030 Kut Al Hayy East Air Base 51 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car
Closest international NJF Al Najaf International Airport 164 km · 102 mi · ~2 h 55 min by car

Airports near Ar Rifā‘ī

  1. 1
    Kut Al Hayy East Air Base Flag of IraqIraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
  2. 2
    Ali Air Base Flag of IraqNasiriyah, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    XNH 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
  3. 3
    Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport Flag of IraqAl Kut, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    ORUB 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
  4. 4
    Qalat Salih Air Base Flag of IraqIraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  5. 5
    Jalibah Southeast Air Base Flag of IraqJalibah, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min
  6. 6
    Al Najaf International Airport Flag of IraqNajaf, Iraq · International Airports in Iraq
    NJF 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 55 min
  7. 7
    Basra International Airport Flag of IraqBasra, Iraq · International Airports in Iraq
    BSR 197 km122 mi · ~3 h 31 min
  8. 8
    Ilam Airport Flag of IranIlam, Iran · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iran
    IIL 209 km130 mi · ~3 h 44 min
  9. 9
    Dezful Airport Flag of IranDezful, Iran · Regional Airports in Iran
    DEF 230 km143 mi · ~4 h 06 min
  10. 10
    Rasheed Air Base Flag of IraqBaghdad, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
    — 230 km143 mi · ~4 h 07 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ar Rifā‘ī?

The nearest airport to Ar Rifā‘ī is Kut Al Hayy East Air Base, about 51 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 164 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ar Rifā‘ī?

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is 164 km from Ar Rifā‘ī in a straight line — roughly 2 h 55 min by car.

What other airports are near Ar Rifā‘ī?

Ali Air Base (XNH) — 87 km, Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport — 91 km and Qalat Salih Air Base — 116 km.

How long does it take to get from Ar Rifā‘ī to Kut Al Hayy East Air Base?

About 55 min by car for the 51 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.