BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
10,763 km
6,688 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,763 km
6,688 mi / 5,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

BGW YVR
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BGW YVR
ICAO Code ORBI CYVR
City Baghdad Richmond
Country Iraq Canada
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Vancouver
Elevation 114 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 49.190000, -123.180000

Baghdad (BGW) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,763 kilometers (6,688 miles / 5,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Canada. 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 17:08 in Baghdad, it's 06:08 in Richmond. With a 11-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 Richmond (YVR) to Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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