HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
3,864 km
2,401 miles
KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
Distance
3,864 km
2,401 mi / 2,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAN KBL
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Kabul International Airport
IATA Code HAN KBL
ICAO Code VVNB OAKB
City Hanoi Kabul
Country Vietnam Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Kabul
Elevation 39 ft 5,877 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 34.570000, 69.210000

Hanoi (HAN) to Kabul (KBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan is 3,864 kilometers (2,401 miles / 2,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:44 in Hanoi, it's 20:14 in Kabul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,838 feet between the two airports. Kabul International Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kabul (KBL) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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