IQA
Hit
Iraq
1,464 km
910 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,464 km
910 mi / 790 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IQA IST
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Istanbul Airport
IATA Code IQA IST
ICAO Code ORAA LTFM
City Hit Istanbul
Country Iraq Turkey
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 618 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 41.280000, 28.750000

Hit (IQA) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,464 kilometers (910 miles / 790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Iraq with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Hit, it's 12:47 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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