CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
4,591 km
2,852 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
4,591 km
2,852 mi / 2,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMB NJF
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code CMB NJF
ICAO Code VCBI ORNI
City Colombo Najaf
Country Sri Lanka Iraq
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 30 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 31.990000, 44.400000

Colombo (CMB) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 4,591 kilometers (2,852 miles / 2,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:58 in Colombo, it's 03:28 in Najaf.

The return flight from Najaf (NJF) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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