CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
12,582 km
7,818 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
12,582 km
7,818 mi / 6,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CNF ZAJ
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code CNF ZAJ
ICAO Code SBCF OAZJ
City Belo Horizonte Zaranj
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 2,715 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 30.970000, 61.870000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 12,582 kilometers (7,818 miles / 6,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:34 in Belo Horizonte, it's 23:04 in Zaranj. With a 7.5-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 1,143 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 260° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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