EBB
Kampala
Uganda
4,632 km
2,878 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
4,632 km
2,878 mi / 2,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EBB ZAJ
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code EBB ZAJ
ICAO Code HUEN OAZJ
City Kampala Zaranj
Country Uganda Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Kabul
Elevation 3,782 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 30.970000, 61.870000

Kampala (EBB) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 4,632 kilometers (2,878 miles / 2,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Uganda 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 23:02 in Kampala, it's 00:32 in Zaranj.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,210 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 228° (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 Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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