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OAJ to IQA: distance & flight time
Jacksonville NC (Albert J Ellis Airport) → Al Asad (Al Asad Air Base)
6,314 mi
10,161 km · 5,486 nm
12h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,314 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 51m 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
- OAJ — Albert J Ellis Airport · Jacksonville NC, 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 OAJ
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 OAJ from IQA?
The flight distance from Jacksonville NC (OAJ) to Al Asad (IQA) is 6,314 miles (10,161 km, 5,486 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OAJ to IQA?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 51m 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 Jacksonville NC and Al Asad?
Al Asad is 7 hours ahead of Jacksonville NC.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OAJ to IQA?
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