# Distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Zaranj (ZAJ)

> 7,111 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,111 km / 4,418 mi / 3,839 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 62° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Afghanistan
- **Time difference**: -4.5h (When it's 05:07 in Tokyo, it's 00:37 in Zaranj)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,431 ft (ZAJ is higher than NRT)

## Airports

### [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tokyo, Japan
- ICAO: RJAA
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 35.760000, 140.390000
- Elevation: 141 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 05:07 in Tokyo, it's 00:37 in Zaranj.
The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zaranj Airport (ZAJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zaj-zaranj-zaranj-airport/1ef266df-7901-6aa6-b755-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)