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THL to ZAJ: distance & flight time
Tachilek (Tachileik Airport) → Zaranj (Zaranj Airport)
2,464 mi
3,966 km · 2,141 nm
5h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,464 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 18m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- THL — Tachileik Airport · Tachilek, Burma
- 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 THL
- HOE · Ban Huoeisay Airport36 mi away
- CEI · Chiang Rai International Airport37 mi away
- MOG · Mong Hsat Airport44 mi away
- KET · Kengtung Airport60 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 THL from ZAJ?
The flight distance from Tachilek (THL) to Zaranj (ZAJ) is 2,464 miles (3,966 km, 2,141 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from THL to ZAJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 18m 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 THL to ZAJ?
Nonstop service on THL–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 18m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tachilek and Zaranj?
Zaranj is 2 hours behind Tachilek.
What is the cheapest way to fly from THL to ZAJ?
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Why are some THL to ZAJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain THL–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.