IQA
Hit
Iraq
15,787 km
9,810 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
15,787 km
9,810 mi / 8,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IQA WLG
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Wellington International Airport
IATA Code IQA WLG
ICAO Code ORAA NZWN
City Hit Wellington
Country Iraq New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 618 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Hit (IQA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 15,787 kilometers (9,810 miles / 8,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 New Zealand. 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 01:49 in Hit, it's 11:49 in Wellington. 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 Wellington (WLG) to Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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