KIX
Osaka
Japan
8,138 km
5,057 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
8,138 km
5,057 mi / 4,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
298°
west northwest

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KIX NJF
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code KIX NJF
ICAO Code RJBB ORNI
City Osaka Najaf
Country Japan Iraq
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 26 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 31.990000, 44.400000

Osaka (KIX) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 8,138 kilometers (5,057 miles / 4,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 10:09 in Osaka, it's 04:09 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 Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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