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IQA to GLZ: distance & flight time
Al Asad (Al Asad Air Base) → Gilze-rijen (Gilze Rijen Air Base)
2,231 mi
3,590 km · 1,938 nm
4h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,231 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 50m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IQA — Al Asad Air Base · Al Asad, Iraq
- GLZ — Gilze Rijen Air Base · Gilze-rijen, Netherlands
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IQA
- TQD · Al Taqaddum Air Base73 mi away
- BGW · Baghdad International Airport109 mi away
- XQC · Joint Base Balad111 mi away
- RQW · Qayyarah West Airport142 mi away
Near GLZ
- AMS · Amsterdam Airport Schiphol52 mi away
- EIN · Eindhoven Airport21 mi away
- OBL · Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield22 mi away
- WOE · Woensdrecht Air Base27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IQA from GLZ?
The flight distance from Al Asad (IQA) to Gilze-rijen (GLZ) is 2,231 miles (3,590 km, 1,938 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IQA to GLZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 50m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from IQA to GLZ?
Nonstop service on IQA–GLZ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 50m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Al Asad and Gilze-rijen?
Gilze-rijen is 2 hours behind Al Asad.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IQA to GLZ?
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Why are some IQA to GLZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain IQA–GLZ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.