# Distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Najaf (NJF)

> 460 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 460 km / 286 mi / 248 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 313° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 131° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Kuwait) → Iraq
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 18:57 in Kuwait City, it's 18:57 in Najaf)
- **Elevation difference**: 103 ft (NJF is lower than KWI)

## Airports

### [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO: OKKK
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Coordinates: 29.230000, 47.980000
- Elevation: 206 ft

### [Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/njf-najaf-al-najaf-international-airport/1ef266df-8403-6224-9760-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Najaf, Iraq
- ICAO: ORNI
- Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
- Coordinates: 31.990000, 44.400000
- Elevation: 103 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/njf-najaf-al-najaf-international-airport/1ef266df-8403-6224-9760-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)