IQA
Hit
Iraq
12,828 km
7,971 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,828 km
7,971 mi / 6,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IQA MEX
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code IQA MEX
ICAO Code ORAA MMMX
City Hit Mexico City
Country Iraq Mexico
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Mexico_City
Elevation 618 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 19.440000, -99.070000

Hit (IQA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,828 kilometers (7,971 miles / 6,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Mexico. 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 11:28 in Hit, it's 02:28 in Mexico City. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,698 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Al Asad Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 35° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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