CTU
Chengdu
China
3,996 km
2,483 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
3,996 km
2,483 mi / 2,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
282°
west northwest

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CTU ZAJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code CTU ZAJ
ICAO Code ZUUU OAZJ
City Chengdu Zaranj
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 30.970000, 61.870000

Chengdu (CTU) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 3,996 kilometers (2,483 miles / 2,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 China with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Chengdu, it's 17:02 in Zaranj. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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