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

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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Baghdad
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 4,182 mi 9h 20m nonstop -5h behind 4 1-stop hubs

CAN–BGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iraqi Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,182 miles in approximately 9h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–BGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IA Iraqi Airways 2 787 9h20 – – –
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, CAN to BGW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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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 CAN to BGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DOH ~22h 25m BAH ~23h 25m DXB ~25h 5m CAI ~27h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
266
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
Baghdad is 5 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · BGW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 1:00 PM in Baghdad.
Distance & Flight Time
4,182 mi / 6,731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Iraq. An eVisa can be obtained online through the official Iraqi portal for stays of up to 30 days, costing roughly USD 160. Processing takes 6 to 72 hours but applying at least a week before travel is standard practice. The Kurdistan Region has its own separate eVisa (roughly USD 75) that is not valid for travel to Baghdad or southern Iraq.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

Facts

CAN–BGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Baghdad route.
Route details
Distance4,182 mi / 6,731 km
Flight time9h 20m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: CAN
Full nameGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: BGW
Full nameBaghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
IATA / ICAOBGW / ORBI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to BGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base take approximately 9h 20m. The route covers 4,182 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Iraqi Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CAN to BGW. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DOH, BAH, DXB and CAI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baghdad is 5 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
Yes, return flights from BGW to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAN to BGW

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

CAN to BGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to BGW ranges from 9 hours 20 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

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via DOH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.