CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,279 km
2,038 miles
KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
3,279 km
2,038 mi / 1,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI KDH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kandahar Airport
IATA Code CAI KDH
ICAO Code HECA OAKN
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 382 ft 3,337 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 31.510000, 65.850000

Cairo (CAI) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 3,279 kilometers (2,038 miles / 1,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Egypt with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Cairo, it's 22:38 in Kandahar Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,955 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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