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MZR to SMD: distance & flight time
Mazar-i-sharif (Mazar I Sharif Airport) → Fort Wayne IN (Smith Field)
6,781 mi
10,913 km · 5,892 nm
13h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,781 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 46m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MZR — Mazar I Sharif Airport · Mazar-i-sharif, Afghanistan
- SMD — Smith Field · Fort Wayne IN, United States
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 SMD
- FWA · Fort Wayne International Airport12 mi away
- ANQ · Tri State Steuben County Airport34 mi away
- EKI · Elkhart Municipal Airport59 mi away
- GUS · Grissom Air Reserve Base62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MZR from SMD?
The flight distance from Mazar-i-sharif (MZR) to Fort Wayne IN (SMD) is 6,781 miles (10,913 km, 5,892 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MZR to SMD?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 46m 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 SMD?
Nonstop service on MZR–SMD 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 13h 46m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Mazar-i-sharif and Fort Wayne IN?
Fort Wayne IN is 8.5 hours behind Mazar-i-sharif.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MZR to SMD?
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Why are some MZR to SMD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MZR–SMD 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.