KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
4,812 km
2,990 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
4,812 km
2,990 mi / 2,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

KDH SZX
Airport Name Kandahar Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code KDH SZX
ICAO Code OAKN ZGSZ
City N/A Shenzhen
Country Afghanistan China
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,337 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 31.510000, 65.850000 22.640000, 113.810000

Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 4,812 kilometers (2,990 miles / 2,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Kandahar Airport, it's 07:00 in Shenzhen. 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 3,324 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Kandahar Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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