Najaf to Tehran (NJF–IKA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Najaf to Tehran
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 454 mi 1h 30m nonstop +0.5h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

NJF–IKA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iraqi Airways leads the route. The flight covers 454 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NJF–IKA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IA Iraqi Airways 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NJF to IKA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tehran from Najaf

Nearby airports with service to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Metric NJF→IKA BGW→IKA
Distance from NJF – 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 30m
Baghdad (BGW) to Tehran flights
Airports within 200 miles of NJF with service to Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+0.5h
Tehran is 0.5 hours ahead of Najaf.
NJF: +03 · IKA: +0330

When it's 6:00 PM in Najaf, it's 6.5:00 PM in Tehran.
Distance & Flight Time
454 mi / 731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.
Facts

NJF–IKA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Najaf to Tehran route.
Route details
Distance454 mi / 731 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: NJF
Full nameAl Najaf International Airport
IATA / ICAONJF / ORNI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
Destination: IKA
Full nameImam Khomeini International Airport
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NJF to IKA flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 454 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Iraqi Airways.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tehran is 0.5 hours ahead of Najaf.
Yes, return flights from IKA to NJF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BGW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NJF to IKA

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) are connected by nonstop service from Iraqi Airways.

NJF to IKA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NJF to IKA ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 454 miles (731 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via DXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baghdad (BGW).