LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
5,105 km
3,172 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
5,105 km
3,172 mi / 2,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
51°
northeast

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LOS NJF
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code LOS NJF
ICAO Code DNMM ORNI
City Lagos Najaf
Country Nigeria Iraq
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 135 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 31.990000, 44.400000

Lagos (LOS) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 5,105 kilometers (3,172 miles / 2,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Nigeria 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 07:52 in Lagos, it's 09:52 in Najaf.

The return flight from Najaf (NJF) to Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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