Al Najaf International Airport
Najaf · IraqICAO ORNI
Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is an airport serving Najaf, Iraq, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 31° 59' 23.5" N, 44° 24' 15.5" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 103 feet (31 meters) above sea level. With 9 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Baghdad (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from NJF
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKA | Tehran, Iran | 455 mi | 1h 22m | short-haul | 187 kg | View |
| KWI | Kuwait, Kuwait | 285 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 117 kg | View |
| AMM | Amman, Jordan | 495 mi | 1h 26m | short-haul | 203 kg | View |
| BAH | Bahrain, Bahrain | 545 mi | 1h 32m | short-haul | 224 kg | View |
| BEY | Beirut, Lebanon | 533 mi | 1h 31m | short-haul | 219 kg | View |
| DOH | Doha, Qatar | 636 mi | 1h 42m | short-haul | 261 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 811 mi | 2h 2m | short-haul | 333 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 1,077 mi | 2h 42m | medium-haul | 271 kg | View |
| SHJ | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | 815 mi | 2h 3m | short-haul | 335 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at NJF
11 active airlines serving Al Najaf International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Al Najaf International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad International Airport | BGW | Baghdad | Iraq | 142 km |
| Rafha Domestic Airport | RAH | Rafha | Saudi Arabia | 276 km |
| Ilam Airport | IIL | Ilam | Iran | 258 km |
| Arar Domestic Airport | RAE | Arar | Saudi Arabia | 333 km |
| Dezful Airport | DEF | Dezful | Iran | 380 km |
| Sulaymaniyah International Airport | ISU | Sulaymaniyah | Iraq | 405 km |
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | Erbil | Iraq | 473 km |
| Basrah International Airport | BSR | Basrah | Iraq | 349 km |
Other Airports in Iraq
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 31° 59' 23.5" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 44° 24' 15.5" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 31.989853
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 44.404317
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Baghdad
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 10:56 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 103 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 31 m
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