IQA
Hit
Iraq
12,079 km
7,505 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
12,079 km
7,505 mi / 6,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IQA PHX
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code IQA PHX
ICAO Code ORAA KPHX
City Hit Phoenix
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Phoenix
Elevation 618 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 33.430000, -112.010000

Hit (IQA) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 12,079 kilometers (7,505 miles / 6,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 01:00 in Hit, it's 15:00 in Phoenix. 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.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 22° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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