KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
10,828 km
6,728 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
10,828 km
6,728 mi / 5,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

KDH YYC
Airport Name Kandahar Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code KDH YYC
ICAO Code OAKN CYYC
City N/A Calgary
Country Afghanistan Canada
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,337 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 31.510000, 65.850000 51.110000, -114.020000

Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 10,828 kilometers (6,728 miles / 5,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:09 in Kandahar Airport, it's 09:39 in Calgary. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 0° (north). 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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