DEL
New Delhi
India
1,001 km
622 miles
KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
Distance
1,001 km
622 mi / 541 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DEL KBL
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Kabul International Airport
IATA Code DEL KBL
ICAO Code VIDP OAKB
City New Delhi Kabul
Country India Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kabul
Elevation 777 ft 5,877 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 34.570000, 69.210000

New Delhi (DEL) to Kabul (KBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan is 1,001 kilometers (622 miles / 541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting India with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:34 in New Delhi, it's 17:34 in Kabul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,100 feet between the two airports. Kabul International Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kabul (KBL) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Kabul International Airport (KBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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