Baghdad to Kirkuk flights
Kirkuk lies 237 km (147 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 1 h 3 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 | Kirkuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iraq |
| Population | 7.2 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 346 m (1,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 18 km out | KIK, 4 km out |
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 Kirkuk
Kirkuk is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kirkuk International Airport (KIK), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,809 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Erbil International Airport (EBL, 94 km), Jalal Talabani International Airport (ISU, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkuk International Airport | KIK | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,809 ft | 1,061 ft |
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 94 km (58 mi) | 15,748 ft | 1,341 ft |
| Jalal Talabani International Airport (regional) | ISU | 84 km (52 mi) | 11,481 ft | 2,494 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kirkuk from Baghdad?
237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, north of Baghdad.
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Kirkuk by air?
About 1 h 3 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 Kirkuk?
No, both are on Asia/Baghdad at the moment.
Which airports are used for Baghdad to Kirkuk flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Kirkuk International Airport (KIK); Kirkuk also has EBL, ISU.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.