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MZR to BTJ: distance & flight time
Mazar-i-sharif (Mazar I Sharif Airport) → Banda Aceh (Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport)
2,796 mi
4,500 km · 2,430 nm
5h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,796 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 57m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MZR — Mazar I Sharif Airport · Mazar-i-sharif, Afghanistan
- BTJ — Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport · Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MZR
- TMJ · Termez Airport40 mi away
- UND · Konduz Airport94 mi away
- KQT · Qurghonteppa International Airport121 mi away
- BIN · Bamiyan Airport135 mi away
Near BTJ
- SBG · Maimun Saleh Airport25 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport104 mi away
- LSW · Malikus Saleh Airport107 mi away
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MZR from BTJ?
The flight distance from Mazar-i-sharif (MZR) to Banda Aceh (BTJ) is 2,796 miles (4,500 km, 2,430 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MZR to BTJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 57m 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 MZR to BTJ?
Nonstop service on MZR–BTJ 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 57m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Mazar-i-sharif and Banda Aceh?
Banda Aceh is 2.5 hours ahead of Mazar-i-sharif.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MZR to BTJ?
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Why are some MZR to BTJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MZR–BTJ 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.