IST
Istanbul
Turkey
1,391 km
864 miles
RQW
Qayyarah
Iraq
Distance
1,391 km
864 mi / 751 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
111°
east southeast

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IST RQW
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Qayyarah West Airport
IATA Code IST RQW
ICAO Code LTFM ORQW
City Istanbul Qayyarah
Country Turkey Iraq
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 325 ft 749 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 35.770000, 43.130000

Istanbul (IST) to Qayyarah (RQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) in Qayyarah, Iraq is 1,391 kilometers (864 miles / 751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Iraq. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:48 in Istanbul, it's 23:48 in Qayyarah.

The return flight from Qayyarah (RQW) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 300° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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