ATH
Athens
Greece
3,538 km
2,198 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
3,538 km
2,198 mi / 1,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
91°
east

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ATH ZAJ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code ATH ZAJ
ICAO Code LGAV OAZJ
City Athens Zaranj
Country Greece Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Kabul
Elevation 308 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 30.970000, 61.870000

Athens (ATH) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 3,538 kilometers (2,198 miles / 1,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:28 in Athens, it's 16:58 in Zaranj.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,264 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Athens (ATH) 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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