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Flights from San Francisco to Baghdad
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Baghdad. 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
San Francisco to Baghdad at a glance
Fastest journey18h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai
Best ways to fly from San Francisco 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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SFO Istanbul (IST) BGW
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines
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
- +11hBaghdad vs San Francisco
- Currency in Baghdad
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → BGW
Flights from San Francisco to Baghdad: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Baghdad?
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 San Francisco to Baghdad?
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 San Francisco and Baghdad?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Frankfurt (FRA). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Baghdad?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Baghdad?
Baghdad is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco.
