NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,454 km
2,768 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
4,454 km
2,768 mi / 2,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO ZAJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code NBO ZAJ
ICAO Code HKJK OAZJ
City Nairobi Zaranj
Country Kenya Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kabul
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 30.970000, 61.870000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 4,454 kilometers (2,768 miles / 2,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Kenya 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 23:39 in Nairobi, it's 01:09 in Zaranj.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,758 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 221° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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