ALG
Algiers
Algeria
3,555 km
2,209 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
3,555 km
2,209 mi / 1,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
79°
east

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ALG RQW
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code ALG RQW
ICAO Code DAAG ORQW
City Algiers Qayyarah
Country Algeria Iraq
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 82 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 35.770000, 43.130000

Algiers (ALG) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 3,555 kilometers (2,209 miles / 1,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:16 in Algiers, it's 07:16 in Qayyarah.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 284° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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