Baghdad to Sanandaj flights
Sanandaj lies 324 km (201 mi) north-east of Baghdad, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Baghdad | Sanandaj | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 7.2 million | 349,176 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 1,494 m (4,902 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 18 km out | SDG, 8 km out |
Clocks in Sanandaj are 30 min ahead of Baghdad right now, so a 1 h 10 min journey lands 1 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sanandaj
Crossing from Iraq into Iran: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Baghdad
Baghdad is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Sanandaj
Sanandaj is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sanandaj Airport (SDG), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,660 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanandaj Airport (regional) | SDG | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,660 ft | 4,522 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sanandaj from Baghdad?
324 km (201 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Baghdad.
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Sanandaj by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baghdad and Sanandaj?
Sanandaj is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Baghdad to Sanandaj flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Sanandaj Airport (SDG).
What currency do I need in Sanandaj?
The Rial (IRR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.