KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,061 km
2,523 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
4,061 km
2,523 mi / 2,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
294°
west northwest

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KTM RQW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code KTM RQW
ICAO Code VNKT ORQW
City Kathmandu Qayyarah
Country Nepal Iraq
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 4,390 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.770000, 43.130000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 4,061 kilometers (2,523 miles / 2,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:43 in Kathmandu, it's 10:58 in Qayyarah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,641 feet between the two airports. Qayyarah West Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 91° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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