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Flights from Kabul to Baghdad
There are no direct flights from Kabul to Baghdad. 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
Kabul to Baghdad at a glance
Fastest journey5h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mashhad or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Kabul to Baghdad
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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KBL Mashhad (MHD) BGW
Leg 1: Iran Air, Iran Airtour, Kish Air · Leg 2: ATA Airlines (Iran), Iran Airtour, Iraqi Airways
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KBL Dubai (DXB) BGW
Leg 1: Ariana Afghan Airlines, flydubai, Kam Air · Leg 2: Emirates, Fly Baghdad, flydubai
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KBL Tehran (IKA) BGW
Leg 1: Iran Airtour, Mahan Air · Leg 2: Iran Aseman Airlines, Iraqi Airways
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
- -1.5hBaghdad vs Kabul
- Currency in Baghdad
- USD
- Airports
- KBL → BGW
Flights from Kabul to Baghdad: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kabul to Baghdad?
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 Kabul to Baghdad?
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 Kabul and Baghdad?
The best connecting points are Mashhad (MHD), Dubai (DXB), Tehran (IKA) and Islamabad (ISB). Iran Air flies both legs via Mashhad, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kabul and Baghdad?
Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL). Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW).
What is the time difference between Kabul and Baghdad?
Baghdad is 1.5 hours behind Kabul.





