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ZAJ to KNO: distance & flight time
Zaranj (Zaranj Airport) → Medan (Kualanamu International Airport)
3,060 mi
4,924 km · 2,659 nm
6h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,060 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 28m 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
- ZAJ — Zaranj Airport · Zaranj, Afghanistan
- KNO — Kualanamu International Airport · Medan, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZAJ
- ACZ · Zabol Airport21 mi away
- FAH · Farah Airport98 mi away
- ZAH · Zahedan International Airport118 mi away
Near KNO
- MES · Soewondo Air Force Base16 mi away
- DTB · Silangit Airport96 mi away
- PKG · Pulau Pangkor Airport122 mi away
- FLZ · Dr Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZAJ from KNO?
The flight distance from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Medan (KNO) is 3,060 miles (4,924 km, 2,659 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZAJ to KNO?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 28m 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 ZAJ to KNO?
Nonstop service on ZAJ–KNO 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 6h 28m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zaranj and Medan?
Medan is 2.5 hours ahead of Zaranj.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZAJ to KNO?
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Why are some ZAJ to KNO fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZAJ–KNO 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.