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LGA to IQA: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Al Asad (Al Asad Air Base)
5,885 mi
9,470 km · 5,114 nm
12h
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,885 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- IQA — Al Asad Air Base · Al Asad, Iraq
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from IQA?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Al Asad (IQA) is 5,885 miles (9,470 km, 5,114 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to IQA?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Al Asad?
Al Asad is 7 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to IQA?
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