KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
1,349 km
838 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
1,349 km
838 mi / 729 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI ZAJ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code KWI ZAJ
ICAO Code OKKK OAZJ
City Kuwait City Zaranj
Country Kuwait Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Kabul
Elevation 206 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 30.970000, 61.870000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 1,349 kilometers (838 miles / 729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:07 in Kuwait City, it's 18:37 in Zaranj.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,366 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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