AMM
Amman
Jordan
795 km
494 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
795 km
494 mi / 429 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Amman
Heading
86°
east

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AMM NJF
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code AMM NJF
ICAO Code OJAI ORNI
City Amman Najaf
Country Jordan Iraq
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 2,395 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 31.990000, 44.400000

Amman (AMM) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 795 kilometers (494 miles / 429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with Iraq. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Amman, it's 07:30 in Najaf.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,292 feet between the two airports. Al Najaf International Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Najaf (NJF) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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