ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,011 km
1,871 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
3,011 km
1,871 mi / 1,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ADD RQW
Airport Name Bole International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code ADD RQW
ICAO Code HAAB ORQW
City Addis Ababa Qayyarah
Country Ethiopia Iraq
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 7,630 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 35.770000, 43.130000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 3,011 kilometers (1,871 miles / 1,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:32 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:32 in Qayyarah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,881 feet between the two airports. Qayyarah West Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 189° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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