Baghdad to Guangzhou (Huadu) (BGW–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Baghdad to Guangzhou (Huadu)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 4,182 mi 8h nonstop +5h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

BGW–CAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iraqi Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,182 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BGW–CAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IA Iraqi Airways 2 787 8h – – –
Aircraft on this route
787 Boeing 787 – IA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BGW to CAN direction.
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Tue
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Wed
1
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Thu
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Fri
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Sat
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGW to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
BAH ~16h 35m CAI ~20h 15m DXB ~20h 42m DOH ~21h 25m IST ~22h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
307
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 5 hours ahead of Baghdad.
BGW: +03 · CAN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Baghdad, it's 11:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Distance & Flight Time
4,182 mi / 6,731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m.
Getting from CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).

Guangzhou (Huadu) Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.

Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BGW–CAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baghdad to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Distance4,182 mi / 6,731 km
Flight time8h
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: BGW
Full nameBaghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
IATA / ICAOBGW / ORBI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: CAN
Full nameGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BGW to CAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport take approximately 8h. The route covers 4,182 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Iraqi Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from BGW to CAN. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BAH, CAI, DXB, DOH, IST and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 5 hours ahead of Baghdad.
Yes, return flights from CAN to BGW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BGW to CAN

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from Iraqi Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BGW to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGW to CAN ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,182 miles (6,731 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via BAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.