MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,699 km
7,891 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
12,699 km
7,891 mi / 6,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
33°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

MEX RQW
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code MEX RQW
ICAO Code MMMX ORQW
City Mexico City Qayyarah
Country Mexico Iraq
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 7,316 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 35.770000, 43.130000

Mexico City (MEX) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 12,699 kilometers (7,891 miles / 6,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:43 in Mexico City, it's 03:43 in Qayyarah. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,567 feet between the two airports. Qayyarah West Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 321° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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