BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
11,278 km
7,008 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
11,278 km
7,008 mi / 6,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BGW DEN
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code BGW DEN
ICAO Code ORBI KDEN
City Baghdad Denver
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Denver
Elevation 114 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 39.860000, -104.670000

Baghdad (BGW) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 11,278 kilometers (7,008 miles / 6,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Iraq with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:49 in Baghdad, it's 01:49 in Denver. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,320 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Baghdad International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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