Distance From Melbourne Essendon Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, MEB - BGW Distance

The distance from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 8102 miles or 13039 kilometers or 7036 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 Essendon Fields ( Australia ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Essendon Fields and Baghdad takes around 18 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melbourne Essendon Airport, Essendon Fields, Australia to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 18 hours 37 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 • MEB - BGW

Kilometers		13039 km
Statute Miles		8102 miles
Nautical Miles		7036 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 37 minutes

Melbourne Essendon Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flight Route Map - MEB to BGW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Essendon Fields, Australia and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEB - BGW

Time difference between Essendon Fields (Australia) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 8 Hours.
Baghdad time is 8 Hours behind Essendon Fields.

Location	Local Time
Essendon Fields (Australia)	2025-12-16, 21:38:05 AEDT
Baghdad (Iraq)	2025-12-16, 13:38:05 +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

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB / YMEN) Essendon Fields, Australia

Destination

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