CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,162 km
5,071 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
8,162 km
5,071 mi / 4,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT RQW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code CPT RQW
ICAO Code FACT ORQW
City Cape Town Qayyarah
Country South Africa Iraq
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 151 ft 749 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.770000, 43.130000

Cape Town (CPT) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 8,162 kilometers (5,071 miles / 4,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 South Africa 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 04:28 in Cape Town, it's 05:28 in Qayyarah.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 201° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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