MCT
Muscat
Oman
894 km
555 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
894 km
555 mi / 483 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
23°
north northeast

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MCT ZAJ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code MCT ZAJ
ICAO Code OOMS OAZJ
City Muscat Zaranj
Country Oman Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Muscat Asia/Kabul
Elevation 48 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 30.970000, 61.870000

Muscat (MCT) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 894 kilometers (555 miles / 483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:03 in Muscat, it's 21:33 in Zaranj.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,524 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 204° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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