FCO
Rome
Italy
4,536 km
2,818 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
4,536 km
2,818 mi / 2,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Rome
Heading
89°
east

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FCO ZAJ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code FCO ZAJ
ICAO Code LIRF OAZJ
City Rome Zaranj
Country Italy Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Kabul
Elevation 15 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 30.970000, 61.870000

Rome (FCO) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 4,536 kilometers (2,818 miles / 2,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:47 in Rome, it's 23:17 in Zaranj. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,557 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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