The Cairo to Basra route connects Cairo International Airport (CAI) in EG with Basra International Airport (BSR) in IQ. This short-haul flight covers approximately 970 miles (1561 km) with a typical flight time of 2h 40m. This route is operated by IAW. AirportRoutes has tracked 1 unique flight number on this route.
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Tracked Flight970
Miles2h 40m
Flight Duration| Airline | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|
| Iraqi Airways |
IAW
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IA
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| Day | Flights Observed | Frequency | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 0 | 0% |
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| Tuesday | 0 | 0% |
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| Wednesday | 0 | 0% |
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| Thursday | 2 | 33% |
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| Friday | 0 | 0% |
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| Saturday | 4 | 67% |
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| Sunday | 0 | 0% |
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Pattern Analysis
| Airline | Flight Numbers | Aircraft Type | Typical Time | Days Active | Last Seen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Iraqi Airways
IAW
/ IA
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737 | 17:30 5:30 PM (Representative) |
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Feb 28, 2026 | Active |
| Departure Time | Operator | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:30 5:30 PM | Iraqi Airways |
IAW
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IA
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Time Information
Times are shown in the departure airport's local timezone (HECA - Africa/Cairo).