HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
4,836 km
3,005 miles
KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
4,836 km
3,005 mi / 2,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKG KDH
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Kandahar Airport
IATA Code HKG KDH
ICAO Code VHHH OAKN
City Hong Kong N/A
Country Hong Kong Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Kabul
Elevation 28 ft 3,337 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 31.510000, 65.850000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 4,836 kilometers (3,005 miles / 2,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:46 in Hong Kong, it's 03:16 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 3,309 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 90° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Kandahar Airport (KDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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