Distance From Rugao Air Base to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, RUG - BGW Distance

The distance from Rugao Air Base (RUG) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 4324 miles or 6958 kilometers or 3755 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 Rugao ( China ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rugao and Baghdad takes around 9 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rugao Air Base, Rugao, China to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 9 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 • RUG - BGW

Kilometers		6958 km
Statute Miles		4324 miles
Nautical Miles		3755 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 56 minutes

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

Location of Rugao Air Base & Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Rugao, China and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUG - BGW

Time difference between Rugao (China) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 5 Hours.
Baghdad time is 5 Hours behind Rugao.

Location	Local Time
Rugao (China)	2025-12-17, 14:23:14 CST
Baghdad (Iraq)	2025-12-17, 09:23:14 +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

Rugao Air Base (RUG / ZSRG) Rugao, China

Destination

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