CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,815 km
4,856 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
7,815 km
4,856 mi / 4,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT NJF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code CPT NJF
ICAO Code FACT ORNI
City Cape Town Najaf
Country South Africa Iraq
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 151 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 31.990000, 44.400000

Cape Town (CPT) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 7,815 kilometers (4,856 miles / 4,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 South Africa 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 03:48 in Cape Town, it's 04:48 in Najaf.

The return flight from Najaf (NJF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 203° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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