EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
4,131 km
2,567 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
4,131 km
2,567 mi / 2,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
103°
east southeast

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EDI RQW
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code EDI RQW
ICAO Code EGPH ORQW
City Edinburgh Qayyarah
Country United Kingdom Iraq
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 135 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 35.770000, 43.130000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 4,131 kilometers (2,567 miles / 2,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 United Kingdom with Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in Edinburgh, it's 14:40 in Qayyarah. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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