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Connecting route · Iraq → United States

Flights from Baghdad to New York

There are no direct flights from Baghdad to New York. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Amman, about 14h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 35m
BGWNYCIST

Baghdad to New York at a glance

Fastest journey14h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Amman

Best ways to fly from Baghdad to New York

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 Istanbul (IST) NYC
Leg 1: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 35m
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BGW Amman (AMM) NYC
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~15h 00m
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BGW Dubai (DXB) NYC
Leg 1: Emirates, Fly Baghdad, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 02m
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BGW Jeddah (JED) NYC
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~17h 01m
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BGW Doha (DOH) NYC
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 23m
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BGW Athens (ATH) NYC
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Emirates
Same alliance ~14h 50m
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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
9,642 km5,988 miles
Journey time
14h 35mestimate
Time difference
-8hNew York vs Baghdad
Currency in New York
USD
Airports
BGW → EWR, JFK, LGA

Flights from Baghdad to New York: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Baghdad to New York?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Amman and Dubai. 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 New York?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,642 km.
Where do you change planes between Baghdad and New York?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB) and Jeddah (JED). Fly Baghdad flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Baghdad and New York?
Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Baghdad and New York?
New York is 8 hours behind Baghdad.

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