BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,646 km
5,994 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
9,646 km
5,994 mi / 5,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BWI RQW
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code BWI RQW
ICAO Code KBWI ORQW
City Baltimore Qayyarah
Country United States Iraq
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 143 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 35.770000, 43.130000

Baltimore (BWI) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 9,646 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 United States with Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:07 in Baltimore, it's 07:07 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.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 318° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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