DEN
Denver
United States
11,715 km
7,279 miles
KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
Distance
11,715 km
7,279 mi / 6,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Denver
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DEN KBL
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kabul International Airport
IATA Code DEN KBL
ICAO Code KDEN OAKB
City Denver Kabul
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kabul
Elevation 5,434 ft 5,877 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 34.570000, 69.210000

Denver (DEN) to Kabul (KBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan is 11,715 kilometers (7,279 miles / 6,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:19 in Denver, it's 14:49 in Kabul. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kabul (KBL) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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