Distance From Nipsco Southlake Complex Heliport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base

The distance from Nipsco Southlake Complex Heliport () to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 6427 miles or 10342 kilometers or 5581 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 Merrillville ( United States ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merrillville and Baghdad takes around 14 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nipsco Southlake Complex Heliport, Merrillville, United States to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 14 hours 46 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 • - BGW

Kilometers		10342 km
Statute Miles		6427 miles
Nautical Miles		5581 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 46 minutes

Nipsco Southlake Complex Heliport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flight Route Map - to BGW Flight Path

Location of Nipsco Southlake Complex Heliport & Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is given below.
Click the map to view Merrillville to Baghdad nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BGW

Time difference between Merrillville (United States) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 9 Hours.
Baghdad time is 9 Hours ahead of Merrillville.

Location	Local Time
Merrillville (United States)	2026-11-08, 20:21:13 CST
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-11-09, 05:21:13 +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

Nipsco Southlake Complex Heliport ( / II57) Merrillville, United States

Destination

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