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SEM to NJF: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → Najaf (Al Najaf International Airport)
6,977 mi
11,228 km · 6,063 nm
14h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,977 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 9m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
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 SEM from NJF?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to Najaf (NJF) is 6,977 miles (11,228 km, 6,063 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to NJF?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 9m 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 Selma and Najaf?
Najaf is 8 hours ahead of Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to NJF?
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