BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
11,013 km
6,843 miles
IQA
Hit
Iraq
Distance
11,013 km
6,843 mi / 5,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BSB IQA
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Al Asad Air Base
IATA Code BSB IQA
ICAO Code SBBR ORAA
City Brasilia Hit
Country Brazil Iraq
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 3,497 ft 618 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 33.790000, 42.440000

Brasilia (BSB) to Hit (IQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq is 11,013 kilometers (6,843 miles / 5,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Brazil 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 18:59 in Brasilia, it's 00:59 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,879 feet between the two airports. Al Asad Air Base sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Hit (IQA) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 257° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Al Asad Air Base (IQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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