BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
1,631 km
1,013 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,631 km
1,013 mi / 880 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGW IST
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code BGW IST
ICAO Code ORBI LTFM
City Baghdad Istanbul
Country Iraq Turkey
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 114 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 41.280000, 28.750000

Baghdad (BGW) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,631 kilometers (1,013 miles / 880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Iraq with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:43 in Baghdad, it's 22:43 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 118° (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 Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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