CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,909 km
1,808 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
2,909 km
1,808 mi / 1,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
80°
east

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CAI ZAJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code CAI ZAJ
ICAO Code HECA OAZJ
City Cairo Zaranj
Country Egypt Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 382 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 30.970000, 61.870000

Cairo (CAI) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 2,909 kilometers (1,808 miles / 1,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Egypt 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 18:11 in Cairo, it's 20:41 in Zaranj.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,190 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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