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BMI to NJF: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport)
6,610 mi
10,638 km · 5,744 nm
13h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,610 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 26m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- NJF — Al Najaf International Airport · Najaf, Iraq
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near NJF
- BGW · Baghdad International Airport88 mi away
- TQD · Al Taqaddum Air Base104 mi away
- XQC · Joint Base Balad135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from NJF?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Najaf (NJF) is 6,610 miles (10,638 km, 5,744 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to NJF?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 26m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Bloomington and Najaf?
Najaf is 8 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to NJF?
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