Distance From Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base to Raleigh Durham International Airport, BGW - RDU Distance

The distance from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 6408 miles or 10312 kilometers or 5565 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Baghdad ( Iraq ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Baghdad and Raleigh/Durham takes around 14 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 14 hours 43 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BGW - RDU

Kilometers		10312 km
Statute Miles		6408 miles
Nautical Miles		5565 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 43 minutes

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - BGW to RDU Flight Path

Location of Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base & Raleigh Durham International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Baghdad, Iraq and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BGW - RDU

Time difference between Baghdad (Iraq) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 8 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 8 Hours behind Baghdad.

Location	Local Time
Baghdad (Iraq)	2025-12-16, 15:03:41 +03
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2025-12-16, 07:03:41 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW / ORBI) Baghdad, Iraq

Destination

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States