NJF
Najaf
Iraq
3,472 km
2,157 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
3,472 km
2,157 mi / 1,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
310°
northwest

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NJF ZRH
Airport Name Al Najaf International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code NJF ZRH
ICAO Code ORNI LSZH
City Najaf Zurich
Country Iraq Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Europe/Zurich
Elevation 103 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 44.400000 47.460000, 8.550000

Najaf (NJF) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 3,472 kilometers (2,157 miles / 1,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:25 in Najaf, it's 12:25 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,313 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Al Najaf International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Najaf (NJF) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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