Baghdad to Rosetta flights
Rosetta lies 1,330 km (826 mi) west 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 27 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 | Rosetta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Egypt |
| Population | 7.2 million | 301,795 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 18 km out | HBE, 86 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Rosetta
Crossing from Iraq into Egypt: money changes from the Dinar to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Rosetta
Rosetta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alexandria International Airport (HBE), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, whose 11,156-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria International Airport | HBE | 86 km (53 mi) | 11,156 ft | 171 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rosetta from Baghdad?
1,330 km (826 mi) in a straight line, west of Baghdad.
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Rosetta by air?
About 2 h 27 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 Rosetta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Baghdad to Rosetta flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Alexandria International Airport (HBE).
What currency do I need in Rosetta?
The Pound (EGP).
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.