Distance From Al Najaf International Airport to Wellington International Airport, NJF - WLG Distance

The distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is 9652 miles or 15533 kilometers or 8382 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 Wellington ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Najaf and Wellington takes around 22 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Najaf International Airport, Najaf, Iraq to Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand is 22 hours 11 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 - WLG

Kilometers		15533 km
Statute Miles		9652 miles
Nautical Miles		8382 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 11 minutes

Al Najaf International Airport to Wellington International Airport Flight Route Map - NJF to WLG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Najaf, Iraq and Wellington, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Najaf, Iraq and Wellington, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NJF - WLG

Time difference between Najaf (Iraq) and Wellington (New Zealand) is 10 Hours.
Wellington time is 10 Hours ahead of Najaf.

Location	Local Time
Najaf (Iraq)	2025-12-16, 19:45:19 +03
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 05:45:19 NZDT

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

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand