JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,011 km
4,978 miles
KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
Distance
8,011 km
4,978 mi / 4,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB KBL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kabul International Airport
IATA Code JNB KBL
ICAO Code FAOR OAKB
City Johannesburg Kabul
Country South Africa Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kabul
Elevation 5,558 ft 5,877 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 34.570000, 69.210000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kabul (KBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan is 8,011 kilometers (4,978 miles / 4,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 South Africa with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Johannesburg, it's 23:17 in Kabul.

The return flight from Kabul (KBL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 218° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kabul International Airport (KBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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