ICN
Seoul
South Korea
5,867 km
3,645 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
5,867 km
3,645 mi / 3,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
283°
west northwest

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ICN ZAJ
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code ICN ZAJ
ICAO Code RKSI OAZJ
City Seoul Zaranj
Country South Korea Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kabul
Elevation 23 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 30.970000, 61.870000

Seoul (ICN) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 5,867 kilometers (3,645 miles / 3,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:08 in Seoul, it's 01:38 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 1,549 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 64° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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