ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
5,862 km
3,643 miles
BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
Distance
5,862 km
3,643 mi / 3,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
52°
northeast

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ABJ BGW
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Baghdad International Airport
IATA Code ABJ BGW
ICAO Code DIAP ORBI
City Abidjan Baghdad
Country Ivory Coast Iraq
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 21 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 33.260000, 44.230000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Baghdad (BGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq is 5,862 kilometers (3,643 miles / 3,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:56 in Abidjan, it's 00:56 in Baghdad. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Baghdad (BGW) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Baghdad International Airport (BGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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