AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
12,942 km
8,042 miles
IQA
Hit
Iraq
Distance
12,942 km
8,042 mi / 6,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AEP IQA
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Al Asad Air Base
IATA Code AEP IQA
ICAO Code SABE ORAA
City Buenos Aires Hit
Country Argentina Iraq
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 18 ft 618 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 33.790000, 42.440000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Hit (IQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq is 12,942 kilometers (8,042 miles / 6,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Argentina with Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:49 in Buenos Aires, it's 23:49 in Hit. With a 6-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 Hit (IQA) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Al Asad Air Base (IQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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