Distance From Gwangju Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, KWJ - BGW Distance

The distance from Gwangju Airport (KWJ) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 4572 miles or 7358 kilometers or 3971 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 Gwangju ( South Korea ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gwangju and Baghdad takes around 10 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gwangju Airport, Gwangju, South Korea to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 10 hours 30 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 • KWJ - BGW

Kilometers		7358 km
Statute Miles		4572 miles
Nautical Miles		3971 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 30 minutes

Gwangju Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flight Route Map - KWJ to BGW Flight Path

Location of Gwangju Airport & Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gwangju, South Korea and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWJ - BGW

Time difference between Gwangju (South Korea) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 6 Hours.
Baghdad time is 6 Hours behind Gwangju.

Location	Local Time
Gwangju (South Korea)	2025-12-15, 21:45:00 KST
Baghdad (Iraq)	2025-12-15, 15:45:00 +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

Gwangju Airport (KWJ / RKJJ) Gwangju, South Korea

Destination

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