BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
1,261 km
784 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
1,261 km
784 mi / 681 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BGW CAI
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BGW CAI
ICAO Code ORBI HECA
City Baghdad Cairo
Country Iraq Egypt
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Africa/Cairo
Elevation 114 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 30.120000, 31.410000

Baghdad (BGW) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 1,261 kilometers (784 miles / 681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:35 in Baghdad, it's 17:35 in Cairo.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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