Distance From Selawik Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, WLK - BGW Distance

The distance from Selawik Airport (WLK) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 5419 miles or 8721 kilometers or 4706 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 Selawik ( United States ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Selawik and Baghdad takes around 12 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Selawik Airport, Selawik, United States to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 12 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 • WLK - BGW

Kilometers		8721 km
Statute Miles		5419 miles
Nautical Miles		4706 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 27 minutes

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLK - BGW

Time difference between Selawik (United States) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 12 Hours.
Baghdad time is 12 Hours ahead of Selawik.

Location	Local Time
Selawik (United States)	2026-11-08, 18:33:01 AKST
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-11-09, 06:33:01 +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

Selawik Airport (WLK / PASK) Selawik, United States

Destination

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