Baghdad to Sharjah (BGW–SHJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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IA341
IA Iraqi
737
1:30 PM
+03
4:45 PM
+04
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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IA342
IA Iraqi
737
5:45 PM
+04
7:00 PM
+03
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Baghdad to Sharjah
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 872 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

BGW–SHJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iraqi Airways leads the route. The flight covers 872 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BGW–SHJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IA Iraqi Airways 3 737 2h15
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – IA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BGW to SHJ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BGW to SHJ.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
432
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.

Other ways to reach Sharjah from Baghdad

Nearby airports with service to Sharjah International Airport.
Metric BGW→SHJ NJF→SHJ
Distance from BGW 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 2
Flight time 2h 15m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of BGW with service to Sharjah International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sharjah is 1 hour ahead of Baghdad.
BGW: +03 · SHJ: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Baghdad, it's 7:00 PM in Sharjah.
Distance & Flight Time
872 mi / 1,404 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.

BGW–SHJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baghdad to Sharjah route.
Route details
Distance872 mi / 1,404 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: BGW
IATA / ICAOBGW / ORBI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BGW to SHJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base to Sharjah International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 872 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Iraqi Airways.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from BGW to SHJ. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MHD, BEY, MCT, DAM, DOH, CAI, BAH, AMM, IST, SAW, EBL, DEL, GYD and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sharjah is 1 hour ahead of Baghdad.
Yes, return flights from SHJ to BGW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NJF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SHJ

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are connected by nonstop service from Iraqi Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BGW to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BGW to SHJ ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 872 miles (1,404 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MHD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Najaf (NJF).