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Nearest Airport to As Samawah: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to As Samawah is Ali Air Base (XNH), about 88 km (54 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 112 km away.

Closest airport XNH Ali Air Base 88 km · 54 mi · ~1 h 34 min by car

Closest international NJF Al Najaf International Airport 112 km · 69 mi · ~2 h 00 min by car

Airports near As Samawah

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Ali Air Base Nasiriyah, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
XNH 88 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
2
Al Najaf International Airport Najaf, Iraq · International Airports in Iraq
NJF 112 km69 mi · ~2 h 00 min
3
Kut Al Hayy East Air Base Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
— 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
4
Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport Al Kut, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
ORUB 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
5
Jalibah Southeast Air Base Jalibah, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
— 152 km95 mi · ~2 h 43 min
6
Qalat Salih Air Base Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
— 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min
7
Rasheed Air Base Baghdad, Iraq · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Iraq
— 229 km142 mi · ~4 h 06 min
8
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Baghdad, Iraq · International Airports in Iraq Meet & Greet →
BGW 237 km147 mi · ~4 h 14 min
9
Basra International Airport Basra, Iraq · International Airports in Iraq
BSR 242 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min
10
Rafha Domestic Airport Rafha, Saudi Arabia · Regional Airports in Saudi Arabia
RAH 257 km159 mi · ~4 h 35 min

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to As Samawah?

The nearest airport to As Samawah is Ali Air Base (XNH), about 88 km (54 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 112 km away.

Which international airport is closest to As Samawah?

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is 112 km from As Samawah in a straight line — roughly 2 h 00 min by car.

What other airports are near As Samawah?

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) — 112 km, Kut Al Hayy East Air Base — 135 km and Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport — 135 km.

How long does it take to get from As Samawah to Ali Air Base?

About 1 h 34 min by car for the 88 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.