Distance From Zambezi Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, BBZ - BGW Distance

The distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 3521 miles or 5666 kilometers or 3058 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 Zambezi ( Zambia ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zambezi and Baghdad takes around 8 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zambezi Airport, Zambezi, Zambia to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 8 hours 5 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 • BBZ - BGW

Kilometers		5666 km
Statute Miles		3521 miles
Nautical Miles		3058 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 5 minutes

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • BBZ - BGW

Time difference between Zambezi (Zambia) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 1 Hours.
Baghdad time is 1 Hours ahead of Zambezi.

Location	Local Time
Zambezi (Zambia)	2026-05-01, 09:16:34 CAT
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-05-01, 10:16:34 +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

Zambezi Airport (BBZ / FLZB) Zambezi, Zambia

Destination

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