RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
1,631 km
1,013 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
1,631 km
1,013 mi / 881 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH ZAJ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code RUH ZAJ
ICAO Code OERK OAZJ
City Riyadh Zaranj
Country Saudi Arabia Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kabul
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 30.970000, 61.870000

Riyadh (RUH) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 1,631 kilometers (1,013 miles / 881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:00 in Riyadh, it's 22:30 in Zaranj.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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