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CGO to BST: distance & flight time
Zhengzhou (Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport) → Lashkar Gah (Bost Airport)
2,844 mi
4,578 km · 2,472 nm
6h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3.5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,844 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 3m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGO — Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport · Zhengzhou, China
- BST — Bost Airport · Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGO
- LYA · Luoyang Airport84 mi away
- CIH · Changzhi Airport126 mi away
- NNY · Nanyang Jiangying Airport128 mi away
- HDG · Handan Airport142 mi away
Near BST
- OAZ · Camp Bastion Airport23 mi away
- KDH · Kandahar Airport87 mi away
- TII · Tarin Kowt Airport114 mi away
- FAH · Farah Airport140 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGO from BST?
The flight distance from Zhengzhou (CGO) to Lashkar Gah (BST) is 2,844 miles (4,578 km, 2,472 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGO to BST?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 3m 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 CGO to BST?
Nonstop service on CGO–BST 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 6h 3m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zhengzhou and Lashkar Gah?
Lashkar Gah is 3.5 hours behind Zhengzhou.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGO to BST?
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Why are some CGO to BST fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain CGO–BST 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.