BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
3,370 km
2,094 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
3,370 km
2,094 mi / 1,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGW ZRH
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BGW ZRH
ICAO Code ORBI LSZH
City Baghdad Zurich
Country Iraq Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Europe/Zurich
Elevation 114 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 47.460000, 8.550000

Baghdad (BGW) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 3,370 kilometers (2,094 miles / 1,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:46 in Baghdad, it's 23:46 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,302 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Baghdad International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 105° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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