DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
901 km
560 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
901 km
560 mi / 486 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
44°
northeast

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DXB ZAJ
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code DXB ZAJ
ICAO Code OMDB OAZJ
City Dubai Zaranj
Country United Arab Emirates Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 34 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 30.970000, 61.870000

Dubai (DXB) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 901 kilometers (560 miles / 486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:00 in Dubai, it's 15:30 in Zaranj.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,538 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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