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LUH to KDH: distance & flight time
Ludhiaha (Ludhiana Airport) → Kandahar (Kandahar Airport)
599 mi
964 km · 520 nm
1h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
599 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 46m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LUH — Ludhiana Airport · Ludhiaha, India
- KDH — Kandahar Airport · Kandahar, Afghanistan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LUH
- AIP · Adampur Airport42 mi away
- IXC · Chandigarh Airport51 mi away
- SLV · Shimla Airport68 mi away
- BUP · Bhatinda Air Force Station82 mi away
Near KDH
- TII · Tarin Kowt Airport76 mi away
- BST · Bost Airport87 mi away
- OAZ · Camp Bastion Airport99 mi away
- UET · Quetta International Airport108 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LUH from KDH?
The flight distance from Ludhiaha (LUH) to Kandahar (KDH) is 599 miles (964 km, 520 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LUH to KDH?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 46m 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 LUH to KDH?
Nonstop service on LUH–KDH 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 1h 46m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Ludhiaha and Kandahar?
Kandahar is 1 hour behind Ludhiaha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LUH to KDH?
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Why are some LUH to KDH fares phone-only?
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