Distance From Zaria Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, ZAR - GYD Distance

The distance from Zaria Airport (ZAR) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 3275 miles or 5271 kilometers or 2844 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 Zaria ( Nigeria ) to Baku ( Azerbaijan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zaria and Baku takes around 7 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zaria Airport, Zaria, Nigeria to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku, Azerbaijan is 7 hours 31 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 • ZAR - GYD

Kilometers		5271 km
Statute Miles		3275 miles
Nautical Miles		2844 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 31 minutes

Zaria Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport Flight Route Map - ZAR to GYD Flight Path

Location of Zaria Airport & Heydar Aliyev International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zaria to Baku nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Zaria, Nigeria and Baku, Azerbaijan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZAR - GYD

Time difference between Zaria (Nigeria) and Baku (Azerbaijan) is 3 Hours.
Baku time is 3 Hours ahead of Zaria.

Location	Local Time
Zaria (Nigeria)	2026-03-18, 23:33:29 WAT
Baku (Azerbaijan)	2026-03-19, 02:33:29 +04

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

Zaria Airport (ZAR / DNZA) Zaria, Nigeria

Destination

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD / UBBB) Baku, Azerbaijan