Distance From Diori Hamani International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, NIM - BGW Distance

The distance from Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 2970 miles or 4779 kilometers or 2579 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 Niamey ( Niger ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niamey and Baghdad takes around 6 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 6 hours 49 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 • NIM - BGW

Kilometers		4779 km
Statute Miles		2970 miles
Nautical Miles		2579 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 49 minutes

Diori Hamani International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flight Route Map - NIM to BGW Flight Path

Location of Diori Hamani International Airport & Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is given below.
Click the map to view Niamey to Baghdad nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Niamey, Niger and Baghdad, Iraq. .

Nonstop flight route between Niamey, Niger and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NIM - BGW

Time difference between Niamey (Niger) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 2 Hours.
Baghdad time is 2 Hours ahead of Niamey.

Location	Local Time
Niamey (Niger)	2026-08-17, 12:03:22 WAT
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-08-17, 14:03:22 +03

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

Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM / DRRN) Niamey, Niger

Destination

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