ATL
Atlanta
United States
10,845 km
6,739 miles
BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
Distance
10,845 km
6,739 mi / 5,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
41°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

ATL BGW
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Baghdad International Airport
IATA Code ATL BGW
ICAO Code KATL ORBI
City Atlanta Baghdad
Country United States Iraq
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 1,026 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 33.260000, 44.230000

Atlanta (ATL) to Baghdad (BGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq is 10,845 kilometers (6,739 miles / 5,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:36 in Atlanta, it's 01:36 in Baghdad. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Baghdad (BGW) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Baghdad International Airport (BGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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