Distance From Qayyarah West Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, RQW - RDU Distance

The distance from Qayyarah West Airport (RQW) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 6238 miles or 10039 kilometers or 5417 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Qayyarah ( Iraq ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Qayyarah and Raleigh/Durham takes around 14 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Qayyarah West Airport, Qayyarah, Iraq to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 14 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RQW - RDU

Kilometers		10039 km
Statute Miles		6238 miles
Nautical Miles		5417 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 20 minutes

Qayyarah West Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - RQW to RDU Flight Path

Location of Qayyarah West Airport & Raleigh Durham International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Qayyarah to Raleigh/Durham nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Qayyarah, Iraq and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RQW - RDU

Time difference between Qayyarah (Iraq) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 7 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 7 Hours behind Qayyarah.

Location	Local Time
Qayyarah (Iraq)	2026-03-19, 12:53:11 +03
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2026-03-19, 05:53:11 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Qayyarah West Airport (RQW / ORQW) Qayyarah, Iraq

Destination

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States