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Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW)
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is an international airport serving Baghdad (Baghdad Governorate), Iraq. Its IATA code is BGW and its ICAO code is ORBI. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,000 m long.
- IATABGW
- ICAOORBI
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BGW
- ICAO code
- ORBI
- City
- Baghdad
- Region / province
- Baghdad Governorate
- Country / territory
- Iraq
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 33.2625° N, 44.2346° E
- Elevation
- 35 m (114 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m (13,124 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 4,000 m13,124 ft | Concrete |
| 15R/33L | 3,301 m10,830 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
6,640 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
6,147 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,794 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ACC | 123.520 MHz |
| Approach APP | 128.200 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.250 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 131.900 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| HEL | 131.700 MHz |
| PMSV | 116.150 MHz |
| POST | 133.500 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 127.350 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Baghdad through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Iraq
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | 142 km |
| Kirkuk International Airport | KIK | 246 km |
| Jalal Talabani International Airport | ISU | 274 km |
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 332 km |
| Basra International Airport | BSR | 442 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base?
The IATA code of Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is BGW and its ICAO code is ORBI. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base located?
Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is in Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq, at coordinates 33.2625° N, 44.2346° E and an elevation of 35 m (114 ft).
How far is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,794 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 6,147 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 6,640 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h.
How long is the runway at Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base?
The longest runway at Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is 4,000 m (13,124 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.