BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
4,068 km
2,528 miles
KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
4,068 km
2,528 mi / 2,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
305°
northwest

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BKK KDH
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kandahar Airport
IATA Code BKK KDH
ICAO Code VTBS OAKN
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kabul
Elevation 5 ft 3,337 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 31.510000, 65.850000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 4,068 kilometers (2,528 miles / 2,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 15:51 in Bangkok, it's 13:21 in Kandahar Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,332 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 111° (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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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