NJF
Najaf
Iraq
11,300 km
7,022 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,300 km
7,022 mi / 6,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NJF TPA
Airport Name Al Najaf International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code NJF TPA
ICAO Code ORNI KTPA
City Najaf Tampa
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/New_York
Elevation 103 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 44.400000 27.980000, -82.530000

Najaf (NJF) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 11,300 kilometers (7,022 miles / 6,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:28 in Najaf, it's 00:28 in Tampa. 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 Tampa (TPA) to Najaf (NJF) follows a heading of 44° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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