Distance From La Guardia Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, LGA - BGW Distance

The distance from La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 5981 miles or 9626 kilometers or 5194 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 New York ( United States ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Baghdad takes around 13 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Guardia Airport, New York, United States to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 13 hours 45 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 • LGA - BGW

Kilometers		9626 km
Statute Miles		5981 miles
Nautical Miles		5194 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 45 minutes

La Guardia Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flight Route Map - LGA to BGW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGA - BGW

Time difference between New York (United States) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 7 Hours.
Baghdad time is 7 Hours ahead of New York.

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2026-05-01, 02:16:25 EDT
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-05-01, 09:16:25 +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

La Guardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) New York, United States

Destination

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