CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,260 km
783 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
1,260 km
783 mi / 680 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
57°
east northeast

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CAI RQW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code CAI RQW
ICAO Code HECA ORQW
City Cairo Qayyarah
Country Egypt Iraq
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 382 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.770000, 43.130000

Cairo (CAI) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 1,260 kilometers (783 miles / 680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Egypt 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 09:05 in Cairo, it's 10:05 in Qayyarah.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 243° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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