DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
1,239 km
770 miles
KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
1,239 km
770 mi / 669 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
53°
northeast

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DXB KDH
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Kandahar Airport
IATA Code DXB KDH
ICAO Code OMDB OAKN
City Dubai N/A
Country United Arab Emirates Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 34 ft 3,337 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 31.510000, 65.850000

Dubai (DXB) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 1,239 kilometers (770 miles / 669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:12 in Dubai, it's 00:42 in Kandahar Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,303 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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