DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
2,557 km
1,589 miles
KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
2,557 km
1,589 mi / 1,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
295°
west northwest

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DAC KDH
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Kandahar Airport
IATA Code DAC KDH
ICAO Code VGHS OAKN
City Dhaka N/A
Country Bangladesh Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Asia/Kabul
Elevation 30 ft 3,337 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 31.510000, 65.850000

Dhaka (DAC) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 2,557 kilometers (1,589 miles / 1,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:13 in Dhaka, it's 01:43 in Kandahar Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,307 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 103° (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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Kandahar Airport (KDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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