BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
3,926 km
2,439 miles
KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
Distance
3,926 km
2,439 mi / 2,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK KBL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kabul International Airport
IATA Code BKK KBL
ICAO Code VTBS OAKB
City Bangkok Kabul
Country Thailand Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kabul
Elevation 5 ft 5,877 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 34.570000, 69.210000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kabul (KBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan is 3,926 kilometers (2,439 miles / 2,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:55 in Bangkok, it's 03:25 in Kabul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,872 feet between the two airports. Kabul International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kabul (KBL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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