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

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IA342
IA Iraqi
737
5:45 PM
+04
7:00 PM
+03
2h 15m
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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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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sharjah to Baghdad
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 872 mi 2h 15m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

SHJ–BGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iraqi Airways leads the route. The flight covers 872 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–BGW 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, SHJ to BGW 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 SHJ to BGW.
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One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
420
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 Baghdad from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base.
Metric SHJ→BGW DXB→BGW
Distance from SHJ 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 3 21
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Baghdad.
Distance & Flight Time
872 mi / 1,404 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraqi airports for stays of up to 60 days. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq also issues visas on arrival separately. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

Confirm current policies with the Iraqi embassy before travel. Dual nationals should verify which passport to present.

SHJ–BGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Baghdad 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 connections13 hubs
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: BGW
IATA / ICAOBGW / ORBI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation114 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to BGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base 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 SHJ to BGW. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAM, AMD, BAH, IST, MCT, AMM, ATH, DOH, CAI, BEY, SAW, AYT and DEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baghdad is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from BGW to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. 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 SHJ to BGW

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

SHJ to BGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to BGW 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

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DAM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).