Flights to Mazār-e Sharīf
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Mazār-e Sharīf is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,437-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Termez Airport (TMJ, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport | MZR | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,437 ft | 1,284 ft |
| Termez Airport (regional) | TMJ | 67 km (42 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 Mazār-e Sharīf
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Lahore | Pakistan | 878 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Karachi | Pakistan | 1,317 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Delhi | India | 1,302 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Tehran | Iran | 1,411 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Peshawar | Pakistan | 504 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Kabul | Afghanistan | 306 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Faisalabad | Pakistan | 806 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Rawalpindi | Pakistan | 641 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Jaipur | India | 1,361 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Gujranwala | Pakistan | 823 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Mashhad | Iran | 672 km (418 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Multan | Pakistan | 830 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Tashkent | Uzbekistan | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 1,106 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Hyderabad | Pakistan | 1,264 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Ludhiana | India | 1,033 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Quetta | Pakistan | 726 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Isfahan | Iran | 1,480 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Karaj | Iran | 1,447 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Agra | India | 1,475 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Faridabad | India | 1,327 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Najafgarh | India | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Shanghai | China | 4,983 km (3,096 mi) | about 7 h 8 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Chongqing | China | 3,731 km (2,318 mi) | about 5 h 32 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Chengdu | China | 3,463 km (2,152 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Beijing | China | 4,260 km (2,647 mi) | about 6 h 13 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Guangzhou | China | 4,647 km (2,888 mi) | about 6 h 42 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Istanbul | Turkey | 3,312 km (2,058 mi) | about 5 h |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Tianjin | China | 4,344 km (2,699 mi) | about 6 h 19 min |
| Mazār-e Sharīf to Wuhan | China | 4,374 km (2,718 mi) | about 6 h 21 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 Mazār-e Sharīf?
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 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 Mazār-e Sharīf city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Mazār-e Sharīf 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.