DEN
Denver
United States
11,156 km
6,932 miles
IQA
Hit
Iraq
Distance
11,156 km
6,932 mi / 6,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN IQA
Airport Name Denver International Airport Al Asad Air Base
IATA Code DEN IQA
ICAO Code KDEN ORAA
City Denver Hit
Country United States Iraq
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 5,434 ft 618 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 33.790000, 42.440000

Denver (DEN) to Hit (IQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq is 11,156 kilometers (6,932 miles / 6,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 22:45 in Denver, it's 08:45 in Hit. With a 10-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 4,816 feet between the two airports. Al Asad Air Base sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hit (IQA) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Al Asad Air Base (IQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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