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IST to KBL: distance & flight time

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

2,233 mi
3,593 km · 1,940 nm
4h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details

2,233 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 51m 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 IST from KBL?

The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL) is 2,233 miles (3,593 km, 1,940 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from IST to KBL?

A nonstop flight takes about 4h 51m 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 IST to KBL?

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