JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
2,860 km
1,777 miles
KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
2,860 km
1,777 mi / 1,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
62°
east northeast

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JED KDH
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Kandahar Airport
IATA Code JED KDH
ICAO Code OEJN OAKN
City Jeddah N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kabul
Elevation 48 ft 3,337 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 31.510000, 65.850000

Jeddah (JED) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 2,860 kilometers (1,777 miles / 1,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 16:39 in Jeddah, it's 18:09 in Kandahar Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,289 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 254° (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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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