AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
1,801 km
1,119 miles
KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
Distance
1,801 km
1,119 mi / 973 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AUH KBL
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Kabul International Airport
IATA Code AUH KBL
ICAO Code OMAA OAKB
City Abu Dhabi Kabul
Country United Arab Emirates Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 88 ft 5,877 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 34.570000, 69.210000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kabul (KBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan is 1,801 kilometers (1,119 miles / 973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 United Arab Emirates with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:48 in Abu Dhabi, it's 18:18 in Kabul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,789 feet between the two airports. Kabul International Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kabul (KBL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Kabul International Airport (KBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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