CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,904 km
3,047 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
4,904 km
3,047 mi / 2,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
316°
northwest

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CMB RQW
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code CMB RQW
ICAO Code VCBI ORQW
City Colombo Qayyarah
Country Sri Lanka Iraq
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 30 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 35.770000, 43.130000

Colombo (CMB) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 4,904 kilometers (3,047 miles / 2,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Sri Lanka with Iraq. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:58 in Colombo, it's 05:28 in Qayyarah.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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