HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5,216 km
3,241 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
5,216 km
3,241 mi / 2,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG ZAJ
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code HKG ZAJ
ICAO Code VHHH OAZJ
City Hong Kong Zaranj
Country Hong Kong Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Kabul
Elevation 28 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 30.970000, 61.870000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 5,216 kilometers (3,241 miles / 2,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:51 in Hong Kong, it's 05:21 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 1,544 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 87° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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