BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,115 km
6,907 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
11,115 km
6,907 mi / 6,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
35°
northeast

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BWI ZAJ
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code BWI ZAJ
ICAO Code KBWI OAZJ
City Baltimore Zaranj
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 143 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 30.970000, 61.870000

Baltimore (BWI) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 11,115 kilometers (6,907 miles / 6,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:50 in Baltimore, it's 20:20 in Zaranj. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,429 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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