MAD
Madrid
Spain
4,071 km
2,529 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
4,071 km
2,529 mi / 2,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

MAD RQW
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code MAD RQW
ICAO Code LEMD ORQW
City Madrid Qayyarah
Country Spain Iraq
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 2,001 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 35.770000, 43.130000

Madrid (MAD) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 4,071 kilometers (2,529 miles / 2,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Spain 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 08:03 in Madrid, it's 10:03 in Qayyarah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,252 feet between the two airports. Qayyarah West Airport sits lower than Madrid Barajas International Airport.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.