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Flights from New York to Baghdad

There are no direct flights from New York to Baghdad. 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
NYCBGWIST

New York to Baghdad at a glance

Fastest journey14h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Amman

Best ways to fly from New York 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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NYC Istanbul (IST) BGW
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 35m
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NYC Amman (AMM) BGW
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~15h 00m
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NYC Dubai (DXB) BGW
Leg 1: Emirates, United Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, Fly Baghdad, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~18h 02m
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NYC Jeddah (JED) BGW
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~17h 01m
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NYC Doha (DOH) BGW
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 23m
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NYC Athens (ATH) BGW
Leg 1: United Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
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
+8hBaghdad vs New York
Currency in Baghdad
USD
Airports
EWR, JFK, LGA → BGW

Flights from New York to Baghdad: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New York to Baghdad?
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 New York to Baghdad?
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 New York and Baghdad?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB) and Jeddah (JED). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Baghdad?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW).
What is the time difference between New York and Baghdad?
Baghdad is 8 hours ahead of New York.

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