Baghdad to Sidon flights
Sidon lies 838 km (521 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 1 h 49 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 | Sidon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Lebanon |
| Population | 7.2 million | 163,554 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 18 km out | BEY, 31 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Sidon
Crossing from Iraq into Lebanon: money changes from the Dinar to the Pound (LBP); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +961; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
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 Sidon
Sidon is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | 31 km (19 mi) | 12,467 ft | 87 ft |
| Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (regional) | HFA | 89 km (55 mi) | 4,324 ft | 28 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sidon from Baghdad?
838 km (521 mi) in a straight line, west of Baghdad.
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Sidon by air?
About 1 h 49 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 Sidon?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Baghdad to Sidon flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY); Sidon also has HFA.
What currency do I need in Sidon?
The Pound (LBP).
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.