SZX
Shenzhen
China
5,192 km
3,226 miles
ZAJ
Zaranj
Afghanistan
Distance
5,192 km
3,226 mi / 2,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
292°
west northwest

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SZX ZAJ
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Zaranj Airport
IATA Code SZX ZAJ
ICAO Code ZGSZ OAZJ
City Shenzhen Zaranj
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 13 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 30.970000, 61.870000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Zaranj (ZAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) in Zaranj, Afghanistan is 5,192 kilometers (3,226 miles / 2,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:49 in Shenzhen, it's 11:19 in Zaranj. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,559 feet between the two airports. Zaranj Airport sits higher than Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

The return flight from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 87° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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