DTW
Detroit
United States
9,921 km
6,164 miles
IQA
Hit
Iraq
Distance
9,921 km
6,164 mi / 5,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
42°
northeast

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DTW IQA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Al Asad Air Base
IATA Code DTW IQA
ICAO Code KDTW ORAA
City Detroit Hit
Country United States Iraq
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 645 ft 618 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 33.790000, 42.440000

Detroit (DTW) to Hit (IQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq is 9,921 kilometers (6,164 miles / 5,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 05:59 in Detroit, it's 13:59 in Hit. With a 8-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 Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 323° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Al Asad Air Base (IQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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