HAM
Hamburg
Germany
5,027 km
3,123 miles
KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
5,027 km
3,123 mi / 2,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
96°
east

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HAM KDH
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Kandahar Airport
IATA Code HAM KDH
ICAO Code EDDH OAKN
City Hamburg N/A
Country Germany Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Kabul
Elevation 53 ft 3,337 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 31.510000, 65.850000

Hamburg (HAM) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 5,027 kilometers (3,123 miles / 2,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:19 in Hamburg, it's 14:49 in Kandahar Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,284 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 316° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Kandahar Airport (KDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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