NRT
Tokyo
Japan
7,111 km
4,418 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
7,111 km
4,418 mi / 3,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NRT ZAJ
Airport Name Narita International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code NRT ZAJ
ICAO Code RJAA OAZJ
City Tokyo Zaranj
Country Japan Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 141 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 30.970000, 61.870000

Tokyo (NRT) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 7,111 kilometers (4,418 miles / 3,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:46 in Tokyo, it's 23:16 in Zaranj. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,431 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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