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RCS to IQA: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester Airport) → Al Asad (Al Asad Air Base)
2,410 mi
3,878 km · 2,094 nm
5h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,410 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 11m 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
- RCS — Rochester Airport · Rochester, United Kingdom
- 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 RCS
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport33 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport42 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport17 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport20 mi away
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 RCS from IQA?
The flight distance from Rochester (RCS) to Al Asad (IQA) is 2,410 miles (3,878 km, 2,094 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RCS to IQA?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 11m 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 RCS to IQA?
Nonstop service on RCS–IQA 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 11m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Al Asad?
Al Asad is 3 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RCS to IQA?
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Why are some RCS to IQA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RCS–IQA 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.