KRK
Kraków
Poland
4,068 km
2,528 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
4,068 km
2,528 mi / 2,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
105°
east southeast

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KRK ZAJ
Airport Name John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code KRK ZAJ
ICAO Code EPKK OAZJ
City Kraków Zaranj
Country Poland Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Kabul
Elevation 791 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 50.080000, 19.780000 30.970000, 61.870000

Kraków (KRK) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 4,068 kilometers (2,528 miles / 2,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Poland 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 13:32 in Kraków, it's 17:02 in Zaranj. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 314° (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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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