IQA
Hit
Iraq
13,205 km
8,205 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,205 km
8,205 mi / 7,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IQA MEL
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code IQA MEL
ICAO Code ORAA YMML
City Hit Melbourne
Country Iraq Australia
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 618 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Hit (IQA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,205 kilometers (8,205 miles / 7,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 10:08 in Hit, it's 18:08 in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne (MEL) 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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