IQA
Hit
Iraq
13,582 km
8,439 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,582 km
8,439 mi / 7,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IQA SYD
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code IQA SYD
ICAO Code ORAA YSSY
City Hit Sydney
Country Iraq Australia
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Australia/Sydney
Elevation 618 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Hit (IQA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,582 kilometers (8,439 miles / 7,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:34 in Hit, it's 19:34 in Sydney. 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 Sydney (SYD) to Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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