Distance From Popokabaka Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base

The distance from Popokabaka Airport () to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 3247 miles or 5225 kilometers or 2820 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 Popokabaka ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Popokabaka and Baghdad takes around 7 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Popokabaka Airport, Popokabaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 7 hours 27 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		5225 km
Statute Miles		3247 miles
Nautical Miles		2820 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 27 minutes

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

Location of Popokabaka Airport & Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Popokabaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BGW

Time difference between Popokabaka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 2 Hours.
Baghdad time is 2 Hours ahead of Popokabaka.

Location	Local Time
Popokabaka (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-07-28, 21:59:05 WAT
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-07-28, 23:59:05 +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

Popokabaka Airport ( / FZCP) Popokabaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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