The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 10,983 kilometers (6,824 miles / 5,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in New York, it's 14:59 in Kandahar Airport. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,324 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kandahar Airport (KDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.