DCA
Washington
United States
9,695 km
6,024 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
9,695 km
6,024 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

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DCA RQW
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code DCA RQW
ICAO Code KDCA ORQW
City Washington Qayyarah
Country United States Iraq
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 14 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 35.770000, 43.130000

Washington (DCA) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 9,695 kilometers (6,024 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 20:39 in Washington, it's 04:39 in Qayyarah. With a 8-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 Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 318° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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