There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Najaf by plane or car
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Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baghdad International Airport, drive
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane IAH - BGW
- Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
22h 41m$660–2,316Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane IAH - NJF
21h 34m$1,122–3,127Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Al Najaf International Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane HOU - NJF
24h 12m$1,120–4,224Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Baghdad International Airport, drive
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane HOU - BGW
- Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Najafcar
27h 9m$958–3,213Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Erbil International Airport, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane IAH - EBL
- Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Najafcar
26h 11m$676–2,339Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sulaymaniyah, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane IAH - ISU
- Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Najafcar
29h 30m$826–2,739
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Najaf is to fly and drive which costs $650 - $2,400 and takes 22h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Najaf is to fly which takes 21h 34m and costs $1,100 - $3,200.
The distance between Houston and Najaf is 12003 km.
It takes approximately 22h 41m to get from Houston to Najaf, including transfers.
Najaf is 8h ahead of Houston. It is currently 4:51 PM in Houston and 12:51 AM in Najaf.
There are 15+ hotels available in Najaf.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Najaf, Iraq?
Qatar Airways flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) 3 times a week.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $850–2,400
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,100
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Atlanta, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 36m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–4,200
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Erbil International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,500
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,900
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