NJF
Najaf
Iraq
7,160 km
4,449 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
7,160 km
4,449 mi / 3,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
68°
east northeast

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NJF PVG
Airport Name Al Najaf International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code NJF PVG
ICAO Code ORNI ZSPD
City Najaf Shanghai
Country Iraq China
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 103 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 44.400000 31.140000, 121.810000

Najaf (NJF) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 7,160 kilometers (4,449 miles / 3,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iraq with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in Najaf, it's 13:18 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Najaf (NJF) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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