The distance from Waco Regional Airport (ACT) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 7299 miles or 11746 kilometers or 6338 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.
11746 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Waco Regional Airport (United States) and Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (Iraq).
How long does it take to travel from Waco ( United States ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Waco and Baghdad takes around 16 hours 46 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Waco Regional Airport, Waco, United States to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is
16 hours 46 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 • ACT - BGW
| Kilometers | | 11746 km |
| Statute Miles | | 7299 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 6338 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 16 hours 46 minutes |
Waco Regional Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flight Route Map - ACT to BGW Flight Path
Location of Waco Regional Airport & Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Waco, United States and Baghdad, Iraq.
Time Difference Between the Airports • ACT - BGW
Time difference between
Waco (United States) and
Baghdad (Iraq) is 10 Hours.
Baghdad time is 10 Hours ahead of Waco.
| Location | Local Time |
| Waco (United States) | 2025-12-15, 08:08:25 MST |
| Baghdad (Iraq) | 2025-12-15, 18:08:25 +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.