Tyre to Baghdad flights
Baghdad lies 855 km (531 mi) east of Tyre, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 51 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.
| Tyre | Baghdad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Iraq |
| Population | 135,204 | 7.2 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | BEY, 67 km out | BGW, 18 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Baghdad
Crossing from Lebanon into Iraq: money changes from the Pound to the Dinar (IQD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tyre
Tyre is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), 67 km (42 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, 53 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | BGW | 18 km (11 mi) | 13,124 ft | 114 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Baghdad from Tyre?
855 km (531 mi) in a straight line, east of Tyre.
How long does it take to get from Tyre to Baghdad by air?
About 1 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tyre and Baghdad?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tyre to Baghdad flights?
Typically Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW).
What currency do I need in Baghdad?
The Dinar (IQD).
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.