CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,254 km
779 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
1,254 km
779 mi / 677 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI NJF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code CAI NJF
ICAO Code HECA ORNI
City Cairo Najaf
Country Egypt Iraq
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 382 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 31.990000, 44.400000

Cairo (CAI) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 1,254 kilometers (779 miles / 677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Egypt with Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:02 in Cairo, it's 07:02 in Najaf.

The return flight from Najaf (NJF) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 264° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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