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DCA to NJF: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport)
6,267 mi
10,085 km · 5,446 nm
12h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,267 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 45m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, 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 DCA
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 DCA from NJF?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Najaf (NJF) is 6,267 miles (10,085 km, 5,446 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to NJF?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 45m 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 Washington and Najaf?
Najaf is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to NJF?
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