DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
1,687 km
1,048 miles
KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
Distance
1,687 km
1,048 mi / 911 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DXB KBL
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Kabul International Airport
IATA Code DXB KBL
ICAO Code OMDB OAKB
City Dubai Kabul
Country United Arab Emirates Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 34 ft 5,877 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 34.570000, 69.210000

Dubai (DXB) to Kabul (KBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan is 1,687 kilometers (1,048 miles / 911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Dubai, it's 20:30 in Kabul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,843 feet between the two airports. Kabul International Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kabul (KBL) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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