Distance From Zaranj Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, ZAJ - SYD Distance

The distance from Zaranj Airport (ZAJ) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7337 miles or 11808 kilometers or 6372 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Zaranj ( Afghanistan ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zaranj and Sydney takes around 16 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zaranj Airport, Zaranj, Afghanistan to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 16 hours 52 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ZAJ - SYD

Kilometers		11808 km
Statute Miles		7337 miles
Nautical Miles		6372 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 52 minutes

Zaranj Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - ZAJ to SYD Flight Path

Location of Zaranj Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zaranj to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Zaranj, Afghanistan and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZAJ - SYD

Time difference between Zaranj (Afghanistan) and Sydney (Australia) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Sydney time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Zaranj.

Location	Local Time
Zaranj (Afghanistan)	2026-03-19, 05:00:21 +0430
Sydney (Australia)	2026-03-19, 11:30:21 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Zaranj Airport (ZAJ / OAZJ) Zaranj, Afghanistan

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia