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IAD to NJF: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport)
6,279 mi
10,104 km · 5,456 nm
12h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,279 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 47m 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
- IAD — Washington Dulles International 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 IAD
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 IAD from NJF?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Najaf (NJF) is 6,279 miles (10,104 km, 5,456 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to NJF?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 47m 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 IAD to NJF?
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