KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,301 km
1,430 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
2,301 km
1,430 mi / 1,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM ZAJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code KTM ZAJ
ICAO Code VNKT OAZJ
City Kathmandu Zaranj
Country Nepal Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kabul
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 30.970000, 61.870000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 2,301 kilometers (1,430 miles / 1,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Kathmandu, it's 20:19 in Zaranj.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,818 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 93° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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