# Distance from Fukuoka (FUK) to Zaranj (ZAJ)

> 6,331 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,331 km / 3,934 mi / 3,419 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 288° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 68° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Afghanistan
- **Time difference**: -4.5h (When it's 04:36 in Fukuoka, it's 00:06 in Zaranj)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,540 ft (ZAJ is higher than FUK)

## Airports

### [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fukuoka, Japan
- ICAO: RJFF
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 33.590000, 130.450000
- Elevation: 32 ft

### [Zaranj Airport (ZAJ)](https://www.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 04:36 in Fukuoka, it's 00:06 in Zaranj.
The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zaranj Airport (ZAJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zaj-zaranj-zaranj-airport/1ef266df-7901-6aa6-b755-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)