Distance From Nanki Shirahama Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, SHM - BGW Distance

The distance from Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 5053 miles or 8131 kilometers or 4388 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 Shirahama ( Japan ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shirahama and Baghdad takes around 11 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanki Shirahama Airport, Shirahama, Japan to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 11 hours 36 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 • SHM - BGW

Kilometers		8131 km
Statute Miles		5053 miles
Nautical Miles		4388 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 36 minutes

Nanki Shirahama Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flight Route Map - SHM to BGW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Shirahama, Japan and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHM - BGW

Time difference between Shirahama (Japan) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 6 Hours.
Baghdad time is 6 Hours behind Shirahama.

Location	Local Time
Shirahama (Japan)	2026-05-04, 12:16:02 JST
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-05-04, 06:16:02 +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

Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM / RJBD) Shirahama, Japan

Destination

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