DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
12,631 km
7,849 miles
KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
12,631 km
7,849 mi / 6,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DFW KDH
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Kandahar Airport
IATA Code DFW KDH
ICAO Code KDFW OAKN
City Dallas-Fort Worth N/A
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kabul
Elevation 606 ft 3,337 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 31.510000, 65.850000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 12,631 kilometers (7,849 miles / 6,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 04:09 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 14:39 in Kandahar Airport. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,731 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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