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Airport Reference

Baghdad International Airport (BGW)

Baghdad, Iraq

IATA CodeBGW
ICAO CodeORBI
CityBaghdad
CountryIraq
Time ZoneAsia/Baghdad
Coordinates33.2625, 44.2346

How BGW Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, BGW shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Baghdad might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRBGW HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (BGW) tell you the flight is arriving at Baghdad International Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)4,106 km / 2,552 mi≈ 4.8h nonstop
JFK (New York)9,630 km / 5,984 mi≈ 11.3h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)1,398 km / 869 mi≈ 1.6h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)7,147 km / 4,441 mi≈ 8.4h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)13,405 km / 8,330 mi≈ 15.8h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Baghdad?

The main IATA airport code for Baghdad is BGW — Baghdad International Airport.

What time zone is Baghdad International Airport in?

Baghdad International Airport operates on Asia/Baghdad time.

How does BGW appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, BGW appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...BGW... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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