BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,101 km
7,519 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
12,101 km
7,519 mi / 6,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
50°
northeast

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BOG RQW
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code BOG RQW
ICAO Code SKBO ORQW
City Bogota Qayyarah
Country Colombia Iraq
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 8,361 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 35.770000, 43.130000

Bogota (BOG) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 12,101 kilometers (7,519 miles / 6,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:40 in Bogota, it's 23:40 in Qayyarah. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,612 feet between the two airports. Qayyarah West Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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