Distance From Wilwal International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, JIJ - BGW Distance

The distance from Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 1656 miles or 2665 kilometers or 1438 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 Jijiga ( Ethiopia ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jijiga and Baghdad takes around 3 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wilwal International Airport, Jijiga, Ethiopia to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 3 hours 48 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 • JIJ - BGW

Kilometers		2665 km
Statute Miles		1656 miles
Nautical Miles		1438 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 48 minutes

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • JIJ - BGW

Time difference between Jijiga (Ethiopia) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Jijiga (Ethiopia)	2026-10-28, 21:39:04 EAT
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-10-28, 21:39:04 +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

Wilwal International Airport (JIJ / HAJJ) Jijiga, Ethiopia

Destination

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