NJF
Najaf
Iraq
10,094 km
6,272 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
10,094 km
6,272 mi / 5,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
255°
west southwest

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NJF SSA
Airport Name Al Najaf International Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code NJF SSA
ICAO Code ORNI SBSV
City Najaf Salvador
Country Iraq Brazil
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Bahia
Elevation 103 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 44.400000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Najaf (NJF) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 10,094 kilometers (6,272 miles / 5,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Iraq with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:54 in Najaf, it's 09:54 in Salvador. 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 Salvador (SSA) to Najaf (NJF) follows a heading of 57° (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 Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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