AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,550 km
9,662 miles
BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
Distance
15,550 km
9,662 mi / 8,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

AKL BGW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Baghdad International Airport
IATA Code AKL BGW
ICAO Code NZAA ORBI
City Auckland Baghdad
Country New Zealand Iraq
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 23 ft 114 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 33.260000, 44.230000

Auckland (AKL) to Baghdad (BGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq is 15,550 kilometers (9,662 miles / 8,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:16 in Auckland, it's 07:16 in Baghdad. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Baghdad (BGW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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