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HOE to ZAJ: distance & flight time
Huay Xai (Ban Huoeisay Airport) → Zaranj (Zaranj Airport)
2,500 mi
4,024 km · 2,173 nm
5h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,500 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 22m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOE — Ban Huoeisay Airport · Huay Xai, Laos
- ZAJ — Zaranj Airport · Zaranj, Afghanistan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HOE
- THL · Tachileik Airport36 mi away
- CEI · Chiang Rai International Airport42 mi away
- MOG · Mong Hsat Airport79 mi away
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport79 mi away
Near ZAJ
- ACZ · Zabol Airport21 mi away
- FAH · Farah Airport98 mi away
- ZAH · Zahedan International Airport118 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOE from ZAJ?
The flight distance from Huay Xai (HOE) to Zaranj (ZAJ) is 2,500 miles (4,024 km, 2,173 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOE to ZAJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from HOE to ZAJ?
Nonstop service on HOE–ZAJ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 22m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Huay Xai and Zaranj?
Zaranj is 2.5 hours behind Huay Xai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOE to ZAJ?
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Why are some HOE to ZAJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain HOE–ZAJ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.