KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
857 km
533 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
857 km
533 mi / 463 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RQW
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code KWI RQW
ICAO Code OKKK ORQW
City Kuwait City Qayyarah
Country Kuwait Iraq
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 206 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 35.770000, 43.130000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 857 kilometers (533 miles / 463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Iraq. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:05 in Kuwait City, it's 10:05 in Qayyarah.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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