BUD
Budapest
Hungary
4,037 km
2,509 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
4,037 km
2,509 mi / 2,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
101°
east southeast

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BUD ZAJ
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code BUD ZAJ
ICAO Code LHBP OAZJ
City Budapest Zaranj
Country Hungary Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Budapest Asia/Kabul
Elevation 495 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 30.970000, 61.870000

Budapest (BUD) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 4,037 kilometers (2,509 miles / 2,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 Hungary 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 16:48 in Budapest, it's 20:18 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 1,077 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 309° (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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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