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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Najaf to Tehran
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 454 mi 1h 10m nonstop +0.5h ahead

NJF–IKA had nonstop service from Iraqi Airways, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 454 miles in 1h 10m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NJF to IKA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
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.

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
Weekly flights
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of NJF with service to Imam Khomeini International Airport.

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 10m gate to gate.

NJF–IKA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Najaf to Tehran route.
Route details
Distance454 mi / 731 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NJF
IATA / ICAONJF / ORNI
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
Destination: IKA
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NJF to IKA flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport take about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 454 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from NJF to IKA: Iraqi Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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) had nonstop service from Iraqi Airways, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

NJF to IKA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NJF to IKA is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 454 miles (731 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baghdad (BGW).