RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
10,452 km
6,495 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,452 km
6,495 mi / 5,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RQW STL
Airport Name Qayyarah West Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code RQW STL
ICAO Code ORQW KSTL
City Qayyarah St Louis
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Chicago
Elevation 749 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 35.770000, 43.130000 38.750000, -90.370000

Qayyarah (RQW) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,452 kilometers (6,495 miles / 5,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:54 in Qayyarah, it's 20:54 in St Louis. 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.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Qayyarah (RQW) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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