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Flight Distance from London (LGW) to Baghdad (BGW)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LGWEGKK
London, United Kingdom
London Gatwick Airport
Great Circle Path
4,081 km2,536 miles • 2,204 NM
Destination Airport
ORBIBGW
Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
Direct Distance
4,081 km
2,536 Statute Miles
2,204 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
5h 18m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
367 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
102° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
5h 18m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
4h 56m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
8h 21m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 United Kingdom→🌐 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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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGKK
- Coordinates: 51.1487°, -0.1857°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 202 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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