# Distance from Manila (MNL) to Zaranj (ZAJ)

> 6,262 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,262 km / 3,891 mi / 3,381 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 298° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 93° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Philippines) → Afghanistan
- **Time difference**: -3.5h (When it's 03:39 in Manila, it's 00:09 in Zaranj)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,497 ft (ZAJ is higher than MNL)

## Airports

### [Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mnl-manila-ninoy-aquino-international-airport/1ef266df-8ec6-61d4-bca0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Manila, Philippines
- ICAO: RPLL
- Timezone: Asia/Manila
- Coordinates: 14.510000, 121.020000
- Elevation: 75 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 03:39 in Manila, it's 00:09 in Zaranj.
The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mnl-manila-ninoy-aquino-international-airport/1ef266df-8ec6-61d4-bca0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zaranj Airport (ZAJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zaj-zaranj-zaranj-airport/1ef266df-7901-6aa6-b755-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)