JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
3,260 km
2,025 miles
KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
Distance
3,260 km
2,025 mi / 1,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JED KBL
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Kabul International Airport
IATA Code JED KBL
ICAO Code OEJN OAKB
City Jeddah Kabul
Country Saudi Arabia Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kabul
Elevation 48 ft 5,877 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 34.570000, 69.210000

Jeddah (JED) to Kabul (KBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan is 3,260 kilometers (2,025 miles / 1,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Jeddah, it's 16:20 in Kabul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,829 feet between the two airports. Kabul International Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kabul (KBL) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 252° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Kabul International Airport (KBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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