Distance From Montgomery County Airpark to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, GAI - BGW Distance

The distance from Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 6184 miles or 9952 kilometers or 5371 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 Gaithersburg ( United States ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gaithersburg and Baghdad takes around 14 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Montgomery County Airpark, Gaithersburg, United States to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 14 hours 13 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 • GAI - BGW

Kilometers		9952 km
Statute Miles		6184 miles
Nautical Miles		5371 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 13 minutes

Montgomery County Airpark to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flight Route Map - GAI to BGW Flight Path

Location of Montgomery County Airpark & Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is given below.
Click the map to view Gaithersburg to Baghdad nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gaithersburg, United States and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAI - BGW

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

Location	Local Time
Gaithersburg (United States)	2026-06-14, 16:54:59 EDT
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-06-14, 23:54:59 +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

Montgomery County Airpark (GAI / KGAI) Gaithersburg, United States

Destination

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