Flights to Abu Gharaq
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Abu Gharaq is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | 60 km (37 mi) | 9,842 ft | 103 ft |
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | BGW | 82 km (51 mi) | 13,124 ft | 114 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,842 ft, NJF handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 103 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Abu Gharaq
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Gharaq to Cairo | Egypt | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Tehran | Iran | 740 km (460 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Alexandria | Egypt | 1,369 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Giza | Egypt | 1,279 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 902 km (560 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 1,351 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Ankara | Turkey | 1,316 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Baku | Azerbaijan | 1,004 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Mashhad | Iran | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Gaziantep | Turkey | 811 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Aleppo | Syria | 775 km (482 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Beirut | Lebanon | 836 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Diyarbakır | Turkey | 706 km (439 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Adana | Turkey | 961 km (597 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 1,330 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 1,340 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Mosul | Iraq | 438 km (272 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Erbil | Iraq | 409 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Damascus | Syria | 759 km (471 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Isfahan | Iran | 687 km (427 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Shanghai | China | 7,108 km (4,417 mi) | about 9 h 52 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Chongqing | China | 5,851 km (3,635 mi) | about 8 h 15 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Chengdu | China | 5,584 km (3,470 mi) | about 7 h 55 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Beijing | China | 6,341 km (3,940 mi) | about 8 h 53 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Guangzhou | China | 6,744 km (4,190 mi) | about 9 h 24 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Shenzhen | China | 6,847 km (4,254 mi) | about 9 h 32 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,661 km (1,032 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Abu Gharaq to Tianjin | China | 6,430 km (3,996 mi) | about 9 h |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Abu Gharaq?
Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is the closest large airport at 60 km (37 mi). The others, BGW, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is NJF from Abu Gharaq city centre?
60 km (37 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Abu Gharaq on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.