BGW
Baghdad International Airport
Baghdad · IraqICAO ORBI
Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is an airport serving Baghdad, Iraq, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 33° 15' 45.0" N, 44° 14' 4.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 114 feet (35 meters) above sea level. With 13 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Baghdad (GMT+3).
Destinations
13
Airlines
11
Elevation ft
114/ 35m
Asia/Baghdad
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BGW
ICAO Code
ORBI
City
Baghdad
Country
Iraq
Elevation
114 ft
Local Time
08:40 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:33.2625°
Longitude:44.2346°
Popular Routes from BGW
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 869 mi | 2h 9m | short-haul | 356 kg | View |
| AMM | Amman, Jordan | 493 mi | 1h 26m | short-haul | 202 kg | View |
| ARN | Stockholm, Sweden | 2,183 mi | 4h 48m | medium-haul | 548 kg | View |
| AUH | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 876 mi | 2h 9m | short-haul | 359 kg | View |
| AYT | Antalya, Turkey | 801 mi | 2h 1m | short-haul | 329 kg | View |
| BAH | Bahrain, Bahrain | 616 mi | 1h 40m | short-haul | 253 kg | View |
| BEY | Beirut, Lebanon | 506 mi | 1h 27m | short-haul | 208 kg | View |
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 786 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 322 kg | View |
| DOH | Doha, Qatar | 707 mi | 1h 50m | short-haul | 290 kg | View |
| ESB | Ankara, Turkey | 782 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 321 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BGW
11 active airlines serving Baghdad International Airport.
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Gulf Air Bahrain
GFBahrain
Maastricht Airlines
W2Netherlands
Middle East Airlines
MELebanon
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Royal Jordanian
RJJordan
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Baghdad International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | Najaf | Iraq | 142 km |
| Ilam Airport | IIL | Ilam | Iran | 205 km |
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | Erbil | Iraq | 331 km |
| Sulaymaniyah International Airport | ISU | Sulaymaniyah | Iraq | 274 km |
| Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport | KSH | Bakhtaran | Iran | 296 km |
| Mosul International Airport | OSM | Mosul | Iraq | 352 km |
| Khoram Abad Airport | KHD | Khorram Abad | Iran | 377 km |
| Rafha Domestic Airport | RAH | Rafha | Saudi Arabia | 409 km |
Other Airports in Iraq
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 33° 15' 45.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 44° 14' 4.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 33.262501
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 44.234600
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Baghdad
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:40 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 114 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 35 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Baghdad International Airport?
The IATA code for Baghdad International Airport is BGW, and its ICAO code is ORBI. The airport is located in Baghdad, Iraq.
How many destinations can you fly to from BGW?
There are 13 direct destinations available from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq.
What airlines fly from BGW?
There are 11 airlines operating from BGW, including Air Arabia, Egyptair, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Fly Dubai, and more.
What timezone is Baghdad International Airport in?
Baghdad International Airport is in the Asia/Baghdad timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Baghdad International Airport?
Baghdad International Airport sits at an elevation of 114 feet (35 meters) above sea level.
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