HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
4,117 km
2,558 miles
KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
4,117 km
2,558 mi / 2,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAN KDH
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Kandahar Airport
IATA Code HAN KDH
ICAO Code VVNB OAKN
City Hanoi N/A
Country Vietnam Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Kabul
Elevation 39 ft 3,337 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 31.510000, 65.850000

Hanoi (HAN) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 4,117 kilometers (2,558 miles / 2,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Hanoi, it's 23:15 in Kandahar Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,298 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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