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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
DOH Doha 12h 1m AYBACZ → QR Doha (DOH) to Baghdad flights
IST Istanbul 15h 22m CZTK → TKUD Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad flights
DXB Dubai 16h 50m EK → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Baghdad flights
CAI Cairo 20h 45m MS → MS Cairo (CAI) to Baghdad flights
BAH Manama ~12h GF → GF Manama (BAH) to Baghdad flights
DEL New Delhi ~12h 14m 6E → New Delhi (DEL) to Baghdad flights
IKA Tehran ~12h 30m W5 → Tehran (IKA) to Baghdad flights
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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Baghdad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,182 mi 10h 42m nonstop -5h behind

CAN–BGW had nonstop service from Iraqi Airways, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,182 miles in 10h 42m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CAN–BGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IA Iraqi Airways 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to BGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BAH ~12h 0m DOH ~12h 1m DEL ~12h 14m IKA ~12h 30m IST ~15h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
381
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 10h 42m gate to gate.
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 time10h 42m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 10h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 4,182 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CAN to BGW: Iraqi Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 10h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, İstanbul and Dubai.
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.
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 CAN to BGW

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) had nonstop service from Iraqi Airways, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CAN to BGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to BGW is about 10 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,182 miles (6,731 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, İstanbul and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.