CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
8,194 km
5,092 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
8,194 km
5,092 mi / 4,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS NJF
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code CTS NJF
ICAO Code RJCC ORNI
City Chitose / Tomakomai Najaf
Country Japan Iraq
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 82 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 31.990000, 44.400000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 8,194 kilometers (5,092 miles / 4,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Japan with Iraq. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:51 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 02:51 in Najaf. With a 6-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 Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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