AMM
Amman
Jordan
799 km
496 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
799 km
496 mi / 431 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Amman
Heading
54°
northeast

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AMM RQW
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code AMM RQW
ICAO Code OJAI ORQW
City Amman Qayyarah
Country Jordan Iraq
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 2,395 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 35.770000, 43.130000

Amman (AMM) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 799 kilometers (496 miles / 431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with Iraq. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:11 in Amman, it's 08:11 in Qayyarah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,646 feet between the two airports. Qayyarah West Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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