Distance From Ruben Cantu Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, SYP - BGW Distance

The distance from Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 7847 miles or 12628 kilometers or 6814 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 Santiago ( Panama ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santiago and Baghdad takes around 18 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ruben Cantu Airport, Santiago, Panama to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 18 hours 2 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 • SYP - BGW

Kilometers		12628 km
Statute Miles		7847 miles
Nautical Miles		6814 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 2 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Santiago, Panama and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYP - BGW

Time difference between Santiago (Panama) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 8 Hours.
Baghdad time is 8 Hours ahead of Santiago.

Location	Local Time
Santiago (Panama)	2026-10-27, 12:16:44 EST
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-10-27, 20:16:44 +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

Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP / MPSA) Santiago, Panama

Destination

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