Distance From Wanaka Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, WKA - BGW Distance

The distance from Wanaka Airport (WKA) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 9440 miles or 15191 kilometers or 8198 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 Wanaka ( New Zealand ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wanaka and Baghdad takes around 21 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wanaka Airport, Wanaka, New Zealand to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 21 hours 42 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 • WKA - BGW

Kilometers		15191 km
Statute Miles		9440 miles
Nautical Miles		8198 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 42 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Wanaka, New Zealand and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WKA - BGW

Time difference between Wanaka (New Zealand) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 10 Hours.
Baghdad time is 10 Hours behind Wanaka.

Location	Local Time
Wanaka (New Zealand)	2026-02-22, 18:57:29 NZDT
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-02-22, 08:57:29 +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

Wanaka Airport (WKA / NZWF) Wanaka, New Zealand

Destination

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