Distance From RAF Scampton to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, SQZ - BGW Distance

The distance from RAF Scampton (SQZ) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 2585 miles or 4159 kilometers or 2244 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 Scampton ( United Kingdom ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Scampton and Baghdad takes around 5 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Scampton, Scampton, United Kingdom to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 5 hours 56 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 • SQZ - BGW

Kilometers		4159 km
Statute Miles		2585 miles
Nautical Miles		2244 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 56 minutes

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

Location of RAF Scampton & Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Scampton, United Kingdom and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SQZ - BGW

Time difference between Scampton (United Kingdom) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 2 Hours.
Baghdad time is 2 Hours ahead of Scampton.

Location	Local Time
Scampton (United Kingdom)	2026-08-03, 22:50:12 BST
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-08-04, 00:50:12 +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

RAF Scampton (SQZ / EGXP) Scampton, United Kingdom

Destination

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