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Flights from Baghdad to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Baghdad to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 18h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 18h 01m
BGWSFOIST

Baghdad to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey18h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Baghdad to San Francisco

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

1
BGW Istanbul (IST) SFO
Leg 1: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 01m
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BGW Dubai (DXB) SFO
Leg 1: Emirates, Fly Baghdad, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~20h 32m
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3
BGW Doha (DOH) SFO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 10m
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BGW Frankfurt (FRA) SFO
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 15m
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BGW New Delhi (DEL) SFO
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Air India
Self-transfer likely ~22h 57m
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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
11,993 km7,448 miles
Journey time
18h 01mestimate
Time difference
-11hSan Francisco vs Baghdad
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
BGW → SFO

Flights from Baghdad to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Baghdad to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Dubai and Doha. 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 San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,993 km.
Where do you change planes between Baghdad and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Frankfurt (FRA). Fly Baghdad flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Baghdad and San Francisco?
Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Baghdad and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 11 hours behind Baghdad.

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