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Flights from Baghdad to Kabul

There are no direct flights from Baghdad to Kabul. The easiest way is one stop via Mashhad or Dubai, about 5h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 25m
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Baghdad to Kabul at a glance

Fastest journey5h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mashhad or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Baghdad to Kabul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BGW Mashhad (MHD) KBL
Leg 1: ATA Airlines (Iran), Iran Airtour, Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Iran Air, Iran Airtour, Kish Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 25m
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BGW Dubai (DXB) KBL
Leg 1: Emirates, Fly Baghdad, flydubai · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, flydubai, Kam Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 22m
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BGW Tehran (IKA) KBL
Leg 1: Iran Aseman Airlines, Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Iran Airtour, Mahan Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 24m
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BGW Islamabad (ISB) KBL
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 15m
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BGW Doha (DOH) KBL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 24m
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BGW Abu Dhabi (AUH) KBL
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 31m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,290 km1,422 miles
Journey time
5h 25mestimate
Time difference
+1.5hKabul vs Baghdad
Currency in Kabul
USD
Airports
BGW → KBL

Flights from Baghdad to Kabul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Baghdad to Kabul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mashhad, Dubai and Tehran. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Baghdad to Kabul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,290 km.
Where do you change planes between Baghdad and Kabul?
The best connecting points are Mashhad (MHD), Dubai (DXB), Tehran (IKA) and Islamabad (ISB). ATA Airlines (Iran) flies both legs via Mashhad, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Baghdad and Kabul?
Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW). Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL).
What is the time difference between Baghdad and Kabul?
Kabul is 1.5 hours ahead of Baghdad.

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