BNA
Nashville
United States
10,486 km
6,516 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
10,486 km
6,516 mi / 5,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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BNA RQW
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code BNA RQW
ICAO Code KBNA ORQW
City Nashville Qayyarah
Country United States Iraq
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 599 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 35.770000, 43.130000

Nashville (BNA) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 10,486 kilometers (6,516 miles / 5,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 United States 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 23:43 in Nashville, it's 08:43 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.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 322° (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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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