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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Baghdad (BGW)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
7,941 km4,934 miles • 4,288 NM
Destination Airport
ORBIBGW
Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
Direct Distance
7,941 km
4,934 Statute Miles
4,288 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
9h 51m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
715 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
22° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
9h 51m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 8m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
15h 46m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🌐 IQ
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW)
- City / Country: Baghdad, Iraq
- ICAO Code: ORBI
- Coordinates: 33.2625°, 44.2346°
- Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
- Elevation: 114 ft
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