CAN
Guangzhou
China
6,784 km
4,215 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
6,784 km
4,215 mi / 3,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CAN RQW
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code CAN RQW
ICAO Code ZGGG ORQW
City Guangzhou Qayyarah
Country China Iraq
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 50 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 35.770000, 43.130000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 6,784 kilometers (4,215 miles / 3,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:41 in Guangzhou, it's 14:41 in Qayyarah. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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