Flights to Balkh
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Balkh is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 10,437-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Termez Airport (TMJ, 70 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport | MZR | 29 km (18 mi) | 10,437 ft | 1,284 ft |
| Termez Airport (regional) | TMJ | 70 km (43 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,027 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,437 ft, MZR can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,284 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Balkh
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balkh to Lahore | Pakistan | 896 km (557 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Balkh to Karachi | Pakistan | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Balkh to Delhi | India | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Balkh to Tehran | Iran | 1,392 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Balkh to Peshawar | Pakistan | 523 km (325 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Balkh to Kabul | Afghanistan | 322 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Balkh to Faisalabad | Pakistan | 823 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Balkh to Rawalpindi | Pakistan | 660 km (410 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Balkh to Jaipur | India | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Balkh to Gujranwala | Pakistan | 841 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Balkh to Mashhad | Iran | 653 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Balkh to Multan | Pakistan | 844 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Balkh to Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 540 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Balkh to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 1,116 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Balkh to Hyderabad | Pakistan | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Balkh to Ludhiana | India | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Balkh to Quetta | Pakistan | 731 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Balkh to Isfahan | Iran | 1,463 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Balkh to Karaj | Iran | 1,428 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Balkh to Agra | India | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Balkh to Faridabad | India | 1,345 km (836 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Balkh to Najafgarh | India | 1,307 km (812 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Balkh to Shanghai | China | 5,001 km (3,107 mi) | about 7 h 10 min |
| Balkh to Chongqing | China | 3,750 km (2,330 mi) | about 5 h 33 min |
| Balkh to Chengdu | China | 3,482 km (2,163 mi) | about 5 h 13 min |
| Balkh to Beijing | China | 4,277 km (2,657 mi) | about 6 h 14 min |
| Balkh to Guangzhou | China | 4,667 km (2,900 mi) | about 6 h 44 min |
| Balkh to Istanbul | Turkey | 3,292 km (2,046 mi) | about 4 h 58 min |
| Balkh to Tianjin | China | 4,360 km (2,709 mi) | about 6 h 20 min |
| Balkh to Wuhan | China | 4,392 km (2,729 mi) | about 6 h 23 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Balkh?
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR) is the closest large airport at 29 km (18 mi). The others, TMJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MZR from Balkh city centre?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Balkh on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.