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ISL to KBL: distance & flight time

Istanbul (Atatürk International Airport) → Kabul (Hamid Karzai International Airport)

2,230 mi
3,589 km · 1,938 nm
4h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

2,230 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 50m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is ISL from KBL?

The flight distance from Istanbul (ISL) to Kabul (KBL) is 2,230 miles (3,589 km, 1,938 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from ISL to KBL?

A nonstop flight takes about 4h 50m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kabul?

Kabul is 1.5 hours ahead of Istanbul.

What is the cheapest way to fly from ISL to KBL?

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