NAN
Nadi
Fiji
13,413 km
8,334 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
13,413 km
8,334 mi / 7,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
296°
west northwest

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NAN ZAJ
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code NAN ZAJ
ICAO Code NFFN OAZJ
City Nadi Zaranj
Country Fiji Afghanistan
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Asia/Kabul
Elevation 59 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 30.970000, 61.870000

Nadi (NAN) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 13,413 kilometers (8,334 miles / 7,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Fiji with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:32 in Nadi, it's 17:02 in Zaranj. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,513 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Nadi (NAN) 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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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