ATH
Athens
Greece
3,863 km
2,401 miles
KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
3,863 km
2,401 mi / 2,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
88°
east

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ATH KDH
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Kandahar Airport
IATA Code ATH KDH
ICAO Code LGAV OAKN
City Athens N/A
Country Greece Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Kabul
Elevation 308 ft 3,337 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 31.510000, 65.850000

Athens (ATH) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 3,863 kilometers (2,401 miles / 2,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:08 in Athens, it's 17:38 in Kandahar Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,029 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Kandahar Airport (KDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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