IQA
Hit
Iraq
12,223 km
7,595 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
12,223 km
7,595 mi / 6,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IQA LAX
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code IQA LAX
ICAO Code ORAA KLAX
City Hit Los Angeles
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 618 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 33.940000, -118.410000

Hit (IQA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 12,223 kilometers (7,595 miles / 6,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:45 in Hit, it's 21:45 in Los Angeles. With a 11-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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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