Baghdad to Derbent flights
Derbent lies 1,028 km (639 mi) north of Baghdad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 4 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 | Derbent | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Russia |
| Population | 7.2 million | 105,965 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | -13 m (-43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 18 km out | MCX, 98 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Derbent
Crossing from Iraq into Russia: money changes from the Dinar to the Ruble (RUB); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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 Derbent
Derbent is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX), 98 km (61 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,688 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhachkala Uytash International Airport | MCX | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,688 ft | 12 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Derbent from Baghdad?
1,028 km (639 mi) in a straight line, north of Baghdad.
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Derbent by air?
About 2 h 4 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 Derbent?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Baghdad to Derbent flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX).
What currency do I need in Derbent?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.