# Distance from Beijing (PEK) to Zaranj (ZAJ)

> 4,975 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,975 km / 3,091 mi / 2,686 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 276° (west)
- **Return heading**: 63° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Afghanistan
- **Time difference**: -3.5h (When it's 21:11 in Beijing, it's 17:41 in Zaranj)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,456 ft (ZAJ is higher than PEK)

## Airports

### [Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/pek-beijing-beijing-capital-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e08-61e4-8615-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Beijing, China
- ICAO: ZBAA
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 40.080000, 116.580000
- Elevation: 116 ft

### [Zaranj Airport (ZAJ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/zaj-zaranj-zaranj-airport/1ef266df-7901-6aa6-b755-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zaranj, Afghanistan
- ICAO: OAZJ
- Timezone: Asia/Kabul
- Coordinates: 30.970000, 61.870000
- Elevation: 1,572 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:11 in Beijing, it's 17:41 in Zaranj.
The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/pek-beijing-beijing-capital-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e08-61e4-8615-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zaranj Airport (ZAJ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/zaj-zaranj-zaranj-airport/1ef266df-7901-6aa6-b755-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)