MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
5,733 km
3,562 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
5,733 km
3,562 mi / 3,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MRU ZAJ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code MRU ZAJ
ICAO Code FIMP OAZJ
City Port Louis Zaranj
Country Mauritius Afghanistan
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Asia/Kabul
Elevation 186 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 30.970000, 61.870000

Port Louis (MRU) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 5,733 kilometers (3,562 miles / 3,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Mauritius with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:33 in Port Louis, it's 01:03 in Zaranj.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,386 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 185° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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