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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to Baghdad (BGW)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
11,797 km7,330 miles • 6,370 NM
Destination Airport
ORBIBGW
Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
Direct Distance
11,797 km
7,330 Statute Miles
6,370 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
14h 23m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,062 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
34° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
14h 23m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
13h 19m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
23h 11m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🌐 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
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 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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