Distance From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, MSY - BGW Distance

The distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 7151 miles or 11508 kilometers or 6210 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 Orleans ( United States ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Baghdad takes around 16 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 16 hours 26 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 • MSY - BGW

Kilometers		11508 km
Statute Miles		7151 miles
Nautical Miles		6210 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 26 minutes

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flight Route Map - MSY to BGW Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSY - BGW

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

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2026-05-30, 11:41:50 EDT
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-05-30, 18:41:50 +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

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY / KMSY) New Orleans, United States

Destination

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