About this route:

A direct, nonstop flight between Chefornak Airport (CYF), Chefornak, Alaska, United States and Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), Al Najaf, Iraq would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,865 miles (or 9,439 kilometers).

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Departure Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: CYF / PACK
Airport Names:
  1. Chefornak Airport
  2. CFK
Location: Chefornak, Alaska, United States
GPS Coordinates: 60°8'57"N by 164°17'8"W
Area Served: Chefornak, Alaska
Operator/Owner: State of Alaska DOT&PF
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 40 feet (12 meters)
# of Runways: 1
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Arrival Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: NJF / ORNI
Airport Name: Al Najaf International Airport
Location: Al Najaf, Iraq
GPS Coordinates: 31°59'23"N by 44°24'15"E
Area Served: Najaf, Iraq
Operator/Owner: Najaf Airport Authority
Airport Type: Public
# of Runways: 1
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Facts about Chefornak Airport (CYF):

  • The furthest airport from Chefornak Airport (CYF) is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is located 10,623 miles (17,096 kilometers) away in Cape Town, South Africa.
  • In addition to being known as "Chefornak Airport", another name for CYF is "CFK".
  • Because of Chefornak Airport's relatively low elevation of 40 feet, planes can take off or land at Chefornak Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
  • A new airstrip has been built further out from the village due to concerns with the current airstrip being near the school and pedestrian traffic, however, the runway must settle for several years before it is ready to be used.
  • The closest airport to Chefornak Airport (CYF) is Kipnuk Airport (KPN), which is located only 17 miles (28 kilometers) SSE of CYF.
  • Chefornak Airport (CYF) currently has only 1 runway.

Facts about Al Najaf International Airport (NJF):

  • The construction phase comprises the construction of the VIP lounge, Arrival and Departure Halls, Taxiway, Air cargo, purchasing all airport equipments including Ground Handling Equipments, technical supplies, Navigation Aids, Dining Facilities and lodging sites for employees.
  • Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) currently has only 1 runway.
  • On 20 July 2008 the Najaf Authorities hosted the ceremonial opening attended by the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki who stepped out of the first official plane.
  • The furthest airport from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,820 miles (19,022 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
  • The closest airport to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is Baghdad International Airport (BGW), which is located 88 miles (142 kilometers) N of NJF.

Map of Nearest Airports to Chefornak Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Chefornak Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
117.33 miles (27.89 km) SSEKipnuk Airport (KPN)Kipnuk, Alaska, United StatesView Kipnuk Airport on a map Set KPN as origin Airport Set KPN as destination Airport Get more information about Kipnuk Airport
226.40 miles (42.48 km) NNWNightmute Airport (NME)Nightmute, Alaska, United StatesView Nightmute Airport on a map Set NME as origin Airport Set NME as destination Airport Get more information about Nightmute Airport
338.54 miles (62.03 km) NWToksook Bay Airport (OOK)Toksook Bay, Alaska, United StatesView Toksook Bay Airport on a map Set OOK as origin Airport Set OOK as destination Airport Get more information about Toksook Bay Airport
444.76 miles (72.03 km) NWTununak Airport (TNK)Tununak, Alaska, United StatesView Tununak Airport on a map Set TNK as origin Airport Set TNK as destination Airport Get more information about Tununak Airport
550.15 miles (80.72 km) ESEKongiganak Airport (KKH)Kongiganak, Alaska, United StatesView Kongiganak Airport on a map Set KKH as origin Airport Set KKH as destination Airport Get more information about Kongiganak Airport
655.90 miles (89.97 km) NNWNewtok Airport (WWT)Newtok, Alaska, United StatesView Newtok Airport on a map Set WWT as origin Airport Set WWT as destination Airport Get more information about Newtok Airport
756.98 miles (91.69 km) ENETuntutuliak Airport (WTL)Tuntutuliak, Alaska, United StatesView Tuntutuliak Airport on a map Set WTL as origin Airport Set WTL as destination Airport Get more information about Tuntutuliak Airport
869.74 miles (112.24 km) WNWMekoryuk Airport (MYU)Mekoryuk, Alaska, United StatesView Mekoryuk Airport on a map Set MYU as origin Airport Set MYU as destination Airport Get more information about Mekoryuk Airport
977.14 miles (124.15 km) EEek Airport (EEK)Eek, Alaska, United StatesView Eek Airport on a map Set EEK as origin Airport Set EEK as destination Airport Get more information about Eek Airport
1078.04 miles (125.60 km) NEKasigluk Airport (KUK)Kasigluk, Alaska, United StatesView Kasigluk Airport on a map Set KUK as origin Airport Set KUK as destination Airport Get more information about Kasigluk Airport
1181.68 miles (131.45 km) NENunapitchuk Airport (NUP)Nunapitchuk, Alaska, United StatesView Nunapitchuk Airport on a map Set NUP as origin Airport Set NUP as destination Airport Get more information about Nunapitchuk Airport
1284.51 miles (136.01 km) NEAtmautluak Airport (ATT)Atmautluak, Alaska, United StatesView Atmautluak Airport on a map Set ATT as origin Airport Set ATT as destination Airport Get more information about Atmautluak Airport
1387.11 miles (140.19 km) ENENapakiak Airport (WNA)Napakiak, Alaska, United StatesView Napakiak Airport on a map Set WNA as origin Airport Set WNA as destination Airport Get more information about Napakiak Airport
1488.70 miles (142.75 km) ESEQuinhagak Airport (KWN)Quinhagak, Alaska, United StatesView Quinhagak Airport on a map Set KWN as origin Airport Set KWN as destination Airport Get more information about Quinhagak Airport
1593.66 miles (150.73 km) ENENapaskiak Airport (PKA)Napaskiak, Alaska, United StatesView Napaskiak Airport on a map Set PKA as origin Airport Set PKA as destination Airport Get more information about Napaskiak Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Chefornak Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Chefornak Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
110,623.27 miles (17,096.46 km) SCape Town International Airport (CPT)Cape Town, South AfricaView Cape Town International Airport on a map Set CPT as origin Airport Set CPT as destination Airport Get more information about Cape Town International Airport
210,605.62 miles (17,068.05 km) SSWGeorge Airport (GRJ)George, South AfricaView George Airport on a map Set GRJ as origin Airport Set GRJ as destination Airport Get more information about George Airport
310,574.64 miles (17,018.19 km) SSWPort Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)Port Elizabeth, South AfricaView Port Elizabeth International Airport on a map Set PLZ as origin Airport Set PLZ as destination Airport Get more information about Port Elizabeth International Airport
410,531.01 miles (16,947.97 km) SSWPort Alfred Airport (AFD)Port Alfred, South AfricaView Port Alfred Airport on a map Set AFD as origin Airport Set AFD as destination Airport Get more information about Port Alfred Airport
510,484.31 miles (16,872.82 km) SSWEast London Airport (ELS)East London, South AfricaView East London Airport on a map Set ELS as origin Airport Set ELS as destination Airport Get more information about East London Airport
610,372.94 miles (16,693.59 km) SSWMthatha Airport (UTT)Mthatha, South AfricaView Mthatha Airport on a map Set UTT as origin Airport Set UTT as destination Airport Get more information about Mthatha Airport
710,330.83 miles (16,625.82 km) SKleinsee Airport (KLZ)Kleinzee, South AfricaView Kleinsee Airport on a map Set KLZ as origin Airport Set KLZ as destination Airport Get more information about Kleinsee Airport
810,303.67 miles (16,582.11 km) SSWMargate Airport (MGH)Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaView Margate Airport on a map Set MGH as origin Airport Set MGH as destination Airport Get more information about Margate Airport
910,299.17 miles (16,574.86 km) SAggeneys Airport (AGZ)Aggeneys, South AfricaView Aggeneys Airport on a map Set AGZ as origin Airport Set AGZ as destination Airport Get more information about Aggeneys Airport
1010,299.16 miles (16,574.86 km) SWild Coast Sun Airport (MZF)Mzamba, South AfricaView Wild Coast Sun Airport on a map Set MZF as origin Airport Set MZF as destination Airport Get more information about Wild Coast Sun Airport
1110,272.63 miles (16,532.15 km) SSWMafeteng Airport (MFC)Mafeteng, LesothoView Mafeteng Airport on a map Set MFC as origin Airport Set MFC as destination Airport Get more information about Mafeteng Airport
1210,265.48 miles (16,520.66 km) SSWSemonkong Airport (SOK)Semonkong, LesothoView Semonkong Airport on a map Set SOK as origin Airport Set SOK as destination Airport Get more information about Semonkong Airport
1310,261.58 miles (16,514.37 km) SSWLebakeng Airport (LEF)Lebakeng, LesothoView Lebakeng Airport on a map Set LEF as origin Airport Set LEF as destination Airport Get more information about Lebakeng Airport
1410,256.22 miles (16,505.74 km) SSWLesobeng Airport (LES)Lesobeng, LesothoView Lesobeng Airport on a map Set LES as origin Airport Set LES as destination Airport Get more information about Lesobeng Airport
1510,254.78 miles (16,503.43 km) SAlexander Bay Airport (ALJ)Alexander Bay, South AfricaView Alexander Bay Airport on a map Set ALJ as origin Airport Set ALJ as destination Airport Get more information about Alexander Bay Airport

Map of Nearest Airports to Al Najaf International Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Al Najaf International Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
188.49 miles (142.40 km) NBaghdad International Airport (BGW)Baghdad, IraqView Baghdad International Airport on a map Set BGW as destination Airport Set BGW as destination Airport Get more information about Baghdad International Airport
288.49 miles (142.40 km) NBaghdad International Airport (SDA)Baghdad, IraqView Baghdad International Airport on a map Set SDA as destination Airport Set SDA as destination Airport Get more information about Baghdad International Airport
3216.63 miles (348.63 km) ESEBasrah International AirportBasrah Airport (BSR)Basrah, IraqView Basrah International AirportBasrah Airport on a map Set BSR as destination Airport Set BSR as destination Airport Get more information about Basrah International AirportBasrah Airport
4227.72 miles (366.48 km) NEShahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (KSH)Kermanshah, IranView Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport on a map Set KSH as destination Airport Set KSH as destination Airport Get more information about Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport
5235.44 miles (378.91 km) EDezful Airport (DEF)Dezful, IranView Dezful Airport on a map Set DEF as destination Airport Set DEF as destination Airport Get more information about Dezful Airport
6246.59 miles (396.84 km) ENEKhorramabad Airport (KHD)Khorramabad, IranView Khorramabad Airport on a map Set KHD as destination Airport Set KHD as destination Airport Get more information about Khorramabad Airport
7252.20 miles (405.88 km) NNESulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)Sulaimaniyah, Kurdistan, IraqView Sulaimaniyah International Airport on a map Set ISU as destination Airport Set ISU as destination Airport Get more information about Sulaimaniyah International Airport
8252.61 miles (406.54 km) ESEAbadan International Airport (ABD)Abadan, IranView Abadan International Airport on a map Set ABD as destination Airport Set ABD as destination Airport Get more information about Abadan International Airport
9260.18 miles (418.72 km) EAhwaz International Airport (AWZ)Ahwaz, IranView Ahwaz International Airport on a map Set AWZ as destination Airport Set AWZ as destination Airport Get more information about Ahwaz International Airport
10272.63 miles (438.76 km) SSEQaisumah Domestic Airport (AQI)Qaisumah, Hafar Al-Batin, Eastern Province, Saudi ArabiaView Qaisumah Domestic Airport on a map Set AQI as destination Airport Set AQI as destination Airport Get more information about Qaisumah Domestic Airport
11285.73 miles (459.83 km) SEKuwait International Airport (KWI)Kuwait City, KuwaitView Kuwait International Airport on a map Set KWI as destination Airport Set KWI as destination Airport Get more information about Kuwait International Airport
12294.57 miles (474.06 km) NErbil International Airport (EBL)Erbil, Kurdistan, IraqView Erbil International Airport on a map Set EBL as destination Airport Set EBL as destination Airport Get more information about Erbil International Airport
13297.19 miles (478.28 km) WSWAl-Jawf Domestic Airport (AJF)Al-Jawf, Saudi ArabiaView Al-Jawf Domestic Airport on a map Set AJF as destination Airport Set AJF as destination Airport Get more information about Al-Jawf Domestic Airport
14297.19 miles (478.28 km) WSWAl-Jawf Domestic Airport (AJO)Aljouf, YemenView Al-Jawf Domestic Airport on a map Set AJO as destination Airport Set AJO as destination Airport Get more information about Al-Jawf Domestic Airport
15297.31 miles (478.48 km) ESEMahshahr Airport (MRX)Mahshahr, IranView Mahshahr Airport on a map Set MRX as destination Airport Set MRX as destination Airport Get more information about Mahshahr Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Al Najaf International Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Al Najaf International Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111,819.96 miles (19,022.34 km) STotegegie Airport (GMR)Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French PolynesiaView Totegegie Airport on a map Set GMR as destination Airport Set GMR as destination Airport Get more information about Totegegie Airport
211,640.30 miles (18,733.19 km) SSETureira Airport (ZTA)Tureia, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Tureira Airport on a map Set ZTA as destination Airport Set ZTA as destination Airport Get more information about Tureira Airport
311,537.11 miles (18,567.13 km) SSENukutavake Airport (NUK)Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Nukutavake Airport on a map Set NUK as destination Airport Set NUK as destination Airport Get more information about Nukutavake Airport
411,486.48 miles (18,485.65 km) SPukarua Airport (PUK)Pukarua, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Pukarua Airport on a map Set PUK as destination Airport Set PUK as destination Airport Get more information about Pukarua Airport
511,419.14 miles (18,377.28 km) SSEHao Airport (HOI)Hao, Tuamotu Island, French PolynesiaView Hao Airport on a map Set HOI as destination Airport Set HOI as destination Airport Get more information about Hao Airport
611,271.14 miles (18,139.10 km) SSEFangatau Airport (FGU)Fangatau, French PolynesiaView Fangatau Airport on a map Set FGU as destination Airport Set FGU as destination Airport Get more information about Fangatau Airport
711,266.33 miles (18,131.36 km) ESERurutu Airport (RUR)Rurutu, French PolynesiaView Rurutu Airport on a map Set RUR as destination Airport Set RUR as destination Airport Get more information about Rurutu Airport
811,258.90 miles (18,119.39 km) SSEMakemo Airport (MKP)Makemo, French PolynesiaView Makemo Airport on a map Set MKP as destination Airport Set MKP as destination Airport Get more information about Makemo Airport
911,253.57 miles (18,110.82 km) SSERaroia Airport (RRR)Raroia, French PolynesiaView Raroia Airport on a map Set RRR as destination Airport Set RRR as destination Airport Get more information about Raroia Airport
1011,250.47 miles (18,105.84 km) SEAnaa Airport (AAA)Anaa, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Anaa Airport on a map Set AAA as destination Airport Set AAA as destination Airport Get more information about Anaa Airport
1111,167.49 miles (17,972.29 km) SSEFakarava Airport (FAV)Fakarava, Society Islands, French PolynesiaView Fakarava Airport on a map Set FAV as destination Airport Set FAV as destination Airport Get more information about Fakarava Airport
1211,114.21 miles (17,886.54 km) SSEApataki Airport (APK)Apataki, French PolynesiaView Apataki Airport on a map Set APK as destination Airport Set APK as destination Airport Get more information about Apataki Airport
1311,110.07 miles (17,879.89 km) SEFa'a'ā International Airport (PPT)Papeete, Tahiti, French PolynesiaView Fa'a'ā International Airport on a map Set PPT as destination Airport Set PPT as destination Airport Get more information about Fa'a'ā International Airport
1411,100.23 miles (17,864.05 km) SEMoorea Airport (MOZ)Moorea, Windward Islands, French PolynesiaView Moorea Airport on a map Set MOZ as destination Airport Set MOZ as destination Airport Get more information about Moorea Airport
1511,087.84 miles (17,844.10 km) SSEArutua Airport (AXR)Arutua, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Arutua Airport on a map Set AXR as destination Airport Set AXR as destination Airport Get more information about Arutua Airport