Flights to Al Hillah
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Al Hillah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 53 km (33 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, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | 53 km (33 mi) | 9,842 ft | 103 ft |
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | BGW | 90 km (56 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 Al Hillah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hillah to Cairo | Egypt | 1,279 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Al Hillah to Tehran | Iran | 738 km (459 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Al Hillah to Alexandria | Egypt | 1,376 km (855 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Al Hillah to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1,325 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Al Hillah to Giza | Egypt | 1,284 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Al Hillah to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 893 km (555 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Al Hillah to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Al Hillah to Ankara | Turkey | 1,326 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Al Hillah to Baku | Azerbaijan | 1,007 km (625 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Al Hillah to Mashhad | Iran | 1,456 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Al Hillah to Gaziantep | Turkey | 821 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Al Hillah to Aleppo | Syria | 785 km (488 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Al Hillah to Beirut | Lebanon | 845 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Al Hillah to Diyarbakır | Turkey | 716 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Al Hillah to Adana | Turkey | 971 km (603 mi) | about 2 h |
| Al Hillah to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Al Hillah to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 1,330 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Al Hillah to Mosul | Iraq | 447 km (278 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Al Hillah to Erbil | Iraq | 416 km (259 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Al Hillah to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 1,309 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Al Hillah to Damascus | Syria | 767 km (476 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Al Hillah to Isfahan | Iran | 680 km (423 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Al Hillah to Shanghai | China | 7,104 km (4,414 mi) | about 9 h 51 min |
| Al Hillah to Chongqing | China | 5,846 km (3,632 mi) | about 8 h 15 min |
| Al Hillah to Chengdu | China | 5,579 km (3,466 mi) | about 7 h 54 min |
| Al Hillah to Beijing | China | 6,338 km (3,938 mi) | about 8 h 53 min |
| Al Hillah to Guangzhou | China | 6,738 km (4,187 mi) | about 9 h 23 min |
| Al Hillah to Shenzhen | China | 6,841 km (4,251 mi) | about 9 h 31 min |
| Al Hillah to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,671 km (1,038 mi) | about 2 h 54 min |
| Al Hillah to Tianjin | China | 6,428 km (3,994 mi) | about 8 h 59 min |
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 Al Hillah?
Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is the closest large airport at 53 km (33 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 Al Hillah city centre?
53 km (33 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Al Hillah 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.