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Lyon to Baghdad Flight: 4h 48m Nonstop Estimate

A direct flight from Lyon (LYS) to Baghdad (BGW) covers about 3,590 km (≈ 2,231 mi) and takes roughly 4h 48m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +2 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteLYS → BGW
Distance3,590 km · 2,231 mi
Estimated flight time4h 48m
Time differenceUTC+2

Lyon to Baghdad Flight: 4h 48m Nonstop Estimate

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LYSLyonBGWBaghdad International Airport
Estimated flight time
4h 48m
Route
3,590 kmLYSLyonBGWBaghdad
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
3,590 km
2,231 mi
Time difference from Lyon
+2h
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Enter your Baghdad trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Baghdad-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between LYS (Lyon) and BGW (Baghdad) from real coordinates.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 4h 48m over 3,590 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Lyon (UTC+1) vs Baghdad (UTC+3).

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  • 1

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  • 2

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Lyon to Baghdad?

About 4h 48m — an estimate for 3,590 km at 850 km/h.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Lyon and Baghdad?

Via Istanbul (IST): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 6h 54m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Lyon and Baghdad, and how does it affect arrival?

Baghdad is 2 hours ahead of Lyon; a 10:00 departure lands around 16:48 local time in Baghdad.

Which airport does the calculation use in Baghdad — Lyon to Baghdad?

We compute to Baghdad International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Lyon (LYS).

When is the best time to book Lyon–Baghdad flights?

Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months (outside school holidays) are usually cheaper than peak weeks.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Lyon to Baghdad?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Baghdad to Lyon?

About the same 4h 48m (3,590 km), across a 2-hour time change.

How is the Lyon–Baghdad flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

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