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BST to IMK: distance & flight time
Lashkar Gah (Bost Airport) → Simikot (Simikot Airport)
1,041 mi
1,675 km · 905 nm
2h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,041 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 44m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BST — Bost Airport · Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan
- IMK — Simikot Airport · Simikot, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BST
- OAZ · Camp Bastion Airport23 mi away
- KDH · Kandahar Airport87 mi away
- TII · Tarin Kowt Airport114 mi away
- FAH · Farah Airport140 mi away
Near IMK
- BJU · Bajura Airport34 mi away
- BJH · Bajhang Airport48 mi away
- JUM · Jumla Airport53 mi away
- DOP · Dolpa Airport91 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BST from IMK?
The flight distance from Lashkar Gah (BST) to Simikot (IMK) is 1,041 miles (1,675 km, 905 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BST to IMK?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BST to IMK?
Nonstop service on BST–IMK depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 2h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lashkar Gah and Simikot?
Simikot is 1.3 hours ahead of Lashkar Gah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BST to IMK?
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Why are some BST to IMK fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BST–IMK tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.