NJF
Najaf
Iraq
13,054 km
8,111 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,054 km
8,111 mi / 7,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NJF UIO
Airport Name Al Najaf International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code NJF UIO
ICAO Code ORNI SEQM
City Najaf Quito
Country Iraq Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Guayaquil
Elevation 103 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 44.400000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Najaf (NJF) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,054 kilometers (8,111 miles / 7,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Ecuador. 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 14:04 in Najaf, it's 06:04 in Quito. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,097 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Al Najaf International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Najaf (NJF) follows a heading of 53° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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