ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,371 km
3,338 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
5,371 km
3,338 mi / 2,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
79°
east northeast

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ALG ZAJ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code ALG ZAJ
ICAO Code DAAG OAZJ
City Algiers Zaranj
Country Algeria Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Kabul
Elevation 82 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 30.970000, 61.870000

Algiers (ALG) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 5,371 kilometers (3,338 miles / 2,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Algeria with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:26 in Algiers, it's 16:56 in Zaranj. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,490 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Algiers (ALG) 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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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