IQA
Hit
Iraq
11,030 km
6,853 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,030 km
6,853 mi / 5,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IQA TPA
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Tampa International Airport
IATA Code IQA TPA
ICAO Code ORAA KTPA
City Hit Tampa
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/New_York
Elevation 618 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 27.980000, -82.530000

Hit (IQA) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 11,030 kilometers (6,853 miles / 5,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 04:33 in Hit, it's 20:33 in Tampa. 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 Tampa (TPA) to Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 44° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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