MCO
Orlando
United States
11,181 km
6,947 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
11,181 km
6,947 mi / 6,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MCO NJF
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code MCO NJF
ICAO Code KMCO ORNI
City Orlando Najaf
Country United States Iraq
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 96 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 31.990000, 44.400000

Orlando (MCO) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 11,181 kilometers (6,947 miles / 6,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:50 in Orlando, it's 08:50 in Najaf. With a 8-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 Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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