CTU
Chengdu
China
5,600 km
3,480 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
5,600 km
3,480 mi / 3,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
293°
west northwest

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CTU RQW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code CTU RQW
ICAO Code ZUUU ORQW
City Chengdu Qayyarah
Country China Iraq
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 1,625 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.770000, 43.130000

Chengdu (CTU) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 5,600 kilometers (3,480 miles / 3,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 14:41 in Chengdu, it's 09:41 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 Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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