Distance From Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, SAW - BGW Distance

The distance from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 976 miles or 1570 kilometers or 847 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 Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pendik, Istanbul and Baghdad takes around 2 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 2 hours 14 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 • SAW - BGW

Kilometers		1570 km
Statute Miles		976 miles
Nautical Miles		847 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 14 minutes

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flight Route Map - SAW to BGW Flight Path

Location of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport & Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAW - BGW

Time difference between Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-14, 20:59:47 +03
Baghdad (Iraq)	2025-12-14, 20:59:47 +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

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW / LTFJ) Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey

Destination

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