ATH
Athens
Greece
1,973 km
1,226 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
1,973 km
1,226 mi / 1,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
103°
east southeast

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ATH NJF
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code ATH NJF
ICAO Code LGAV ORNI
City Athens Najaf
Country Greece Iraq
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 308 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 31.990000, 44.400000

Athens (ATH) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 1,973 kilometers (1,226 miles / 1,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:27 in Athens, it's 06:27 in Najaf.

The return flight from Najaf (NJF) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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