Distance From Al Najaf International Airport to New Chitose Airport, NJF - CTS Distance

The distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 5092 miles or 8194 kilometers or 4422 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Najaf ( Iraq ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Najaf and Sapporo takes around 11 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Najaf International Airport, Najaf, Iraq to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 11 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NJF - CTS

Kilometers		8194 km
Statute Miles		5092 miles
Nautical Miles		4422 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 42 minutes

Al Najaf International Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - NJF to CTS Flight Path

Location of Al Najaf International Airport & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Najaf to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Najaf, Iraq and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Najaf, Iraq and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NJF - CTS

Time difference between Najaf (Iraq) and Sapporo (Japan) is 6 Hours.
Sapporo time is 6 Hours ahead of Najaf.

Location	Local Time
Najaf (Iraq)	2026-08-09, 03:56:50 +03
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-08-09, 09:56:50 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF / ORNI) Najaf, Iraq

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan