NJF
Najaf
Iraq
8,478 km
5,268 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,478 km
5,268 mi / 4,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
56°
northeast

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NJF NRT
Airport Name Al Najaf International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code NJF NRT
ICAO Code ORNI RJAA
City Najaf Tokyo
Country Iraq Japan
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 103 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 44.400000 35.760000, 140.390000

Najaf (NJF) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,478 kilometers (5,268 miles / 4,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:34 in Najaf, it's 17:34 in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Najaf (NJF) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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