FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
6,331 km
3,934 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
6,331 km
3,934 mi / 3,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
288°
west northwest

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FUK ZAJ
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code FUK ZAJ
ICAO Code RJFF OAZJ
City Fukuoka Zaranj
Country Japan Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 32 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 30.970000, 61.870000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 6,331 kilometers (3,934 miles / 3,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Fukuoka, it's 15:30 in Zaranj. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,540 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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