Iraq

Baghdad on the Tigris

Take a leisurely flight down the Tigris River in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. Note the eastern border of Baghdad Airport hosts Al-Faw palace and Saddam Hussein's palace, surrounded by spectacular water features.

NOTAM: Recommend a light aircraft which is able to follow the bends in the Tigris River.

Country: Iraq
Locale: Baghdad
Route: Baghdad ORBI to Baghdad ORBI
Distance: 39 nm
File name: iraq-ORBI-to-ORBI-VFR-baghdad-220603

Waypoints

WP 1 - Ziggurat of Dur-Kurigalzu
WP 2 - Al-Kadhimiya Mosque | Follow the Tigris River SE
WP 3 - Republican Palace
WP 4 - Jadriyah Lake
WP 5 - Dora Expressway Bridge | Follow the Dora Expressway to WP 7
WP 6 - Dora Expressway | Veer right
WP 7 - Cloverleaf intersection on the Dora Expressway

WP 1 - Ziggurat of Dur-Kurigalzu

WP 2 - Al-Kadhimiya Mosque

WP 2 - Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
Follow the Tigris River SE

WP 3 - Republican Palace

WP 4 - Jadriyah Lake

WP 5 - Dora Expressway Bridge | Follow the Dora Expressway

WP 6 - Dora Expressway | Veer right

WP 7 - Cloverleaf intersection on the Dora Expressway

Baghdad ORBI

Baghdad ORBI | Al-Faw palace