ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,612 km
7,836 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
12,612 km
7,836 mi / 6,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL RQW
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code ADL RQW
ICAO Code YPAD ORQW
City Adelaide Qayyarah
Country Australia Iraq
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 20 ft 749 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 35.770000, 43.130000

Adelaide (ADL) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 12,612 kilometers (7,836 miles / 6,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:20 in Adelaide, it's 00:50 in Qayyarah. With a 7.5-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 Qayyarah (RQW) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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