CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
11,333 km
7,042 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
11,333 km
7,042 mi / 6,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Caracas
Heading
54°
northeast

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CCS NJF
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code CCS NJF
ICAO Code SVMI ORNI
City Caracas Najaf
Country Venezuela Iraq
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 235 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 31.990000, 44.400000

Caracas (CCS) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 11,333 kilometers (7,042 miles / 6,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Caracas, it's 23:54 in Najaf. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Najaf (NJF) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 291° (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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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