Baghdad to Trabzon flights
Trabzon lies 947 km (589 mi) north-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 58 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 | Trabzon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Turkey |
| Population | 7.2 million | 244,083 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | BGW, 18 km out | TZX, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Trabzon
Crossing from Iraq into Turkey: money changes from the Dinar to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
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 Trabzon
Trabzon is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Trabzon International Airport (TZX), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,661 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trabzon International Airport (regional) | TZX | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,661 ft | 104 ft |
| Rize–Artvin Airport (regional) | RZV | 96 km (60 mi) | 9,843 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Trabzon from Baghdad?
947 km (589 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Baghdad.
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Trabzon by air?
About 1 h 58 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 Trabzon?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Baghdad to Trabzon flights?
Typically Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) to Trabzon International Airport (TZX); Trabzon also has RZV.
What currency do I need in Trabzon?
The Lira (TRY).
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.