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London → Karbala

United Kingdom to Iraq · 2 borders · Where else can you go from London?

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  1. Flight to Ankara

    London → Ankara · about 3h 30m in the air

  2. Flight to Baghdad

    Ankara → Baghdad · about ~1h 50m in the air

  3. Train to Karbala

    Baghdad → Karbala · about ~1h 30m

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About the trip from London to Karbala

London (United Kingdom) and Karbala (Iraq) are 4,121 km (2,561 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via Ankara and Baghdad: ~11h 20m door to door with 2 changes. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.

Step by step

  1. Flight from London to Ankara: about 3h 30m in the air, 2,834 km
  2. Flight from Ankara to Baghdad: ~1h 50m in the air, 1,262 km
  3. Train from Baghdad to Karbala: ~1h 30m, 88 km

Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.

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