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MSE to TQD: distance & flight time
Manston (Kent International Airport) → Al Taqaddum (Al Taqaddum Air Base)
2,444 mi
3,933 km · 2,123 nm
5h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,444 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 15m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, United Kingdom
- TQD — Al Taqaddum Air Base · Al Taqaddum, Iraq
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 mi away
Near TQD
- BGW · Baghdad International Airport37 mi away
- XQC · Joint Base Balad61 mi away
- IQA · Al Asad Air Base73 mi away
- NJF · Al Najaf International Airport104 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MSE from TQD?
The flight distance from Manston (MSE) to Al Taqaddum (TQD) is 2,444 miles (3,933 km, 2,123 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MSE to TQD?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 15m 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 MSE to TQD?
Nonstop service on MSE–TQD 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 5h 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Manston and Al Taqaddum?
Al Taqaddum is 3 hours ahead of Manston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MSE to TQD?
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Why are some MSE to TQD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MSE–TQD 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.