There are 2 ways to get from Baghdad to Balkh by plane or car
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Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Mazar-e Sharif (MZR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baghdad to Balkh is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 38h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Baghdad to Balkh is to fly which takes 15h 10m and costs $370 - $1,500.
The distance between Baghdad and Balkh is 2181 km. The road distance is 2622.7 km.
It takes approximately 15h 10m to get from Baghdad to Balkh, including transfers.
Balkh is 1h 30m ahead of Baghdad. It is currently 7:32 PM in Baghdad and 9:02 PM in Balkh.
Yes, the driving distance between Baghdad to Balkh is 2623 km. It takes approximately 38h 7m to drive from Baghdad to Balkh.
There are seven+ hotels available in Balkh.
What companies run services between Baghdad, Iraq and Balkh, Afghanistan?
Mahan Air and Caspian Airlines fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Mazar-e Sharif (MZR) twice a week.
- Website
- mahan.aero
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Mazar-e Sharif via Tehran Imam Khomeini
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 47m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
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