Updated: January 17, 2026
Afghanistan Asia

Herat Airport (HEA)

Herat International Airport averages 1 flights per day to 2 destinations, with 1 domestic and 1 international routes. A total of 2 airlines operate at HEA, led by Ariana Afghan Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 2 countries across two continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Saudi Arabia as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Herat connects to Jeddah, with a typical flight time of 5 hrs 25 mins.

IATA
HEA
ICAO
OAHR
Elevation
3,206 ft (977 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30)
Destinations
2 (1 domestic · 1 international)
Flights per day
1 (2 domestic · 0 international)
Busiest Route
Kabul (2/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Jeddah 5 hrs 25 mins
Shortest Flight
Kabul 1 hr 45 mins
Top Airline
Ariana Afghan Airlines (2 routes)
Top Country
Afghanistan (2 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,888 ft / 3,014 m

Weather in Herat

2 Destinations from Herat Airport (HEA)

This week, 2 active routes depart from Herat International Airport. The busiest route connects Herat with Kabul and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Jeddah, and the shortest flight is to Kabul.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
2 Kabul HEA → KBL
1 hr 45 mins
 Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air2
1/week Jeddah HEA → JED
5 hrs 25 mins
 Ariana Afghan Airlines1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Herat International Airport is served by 2 airlines, with Ariana Afghan Airlines in the lead at 67% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 100% of routes. 1 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 1 airlines operate international routes, compared with 2 serving domestic routes. Ariana Afghan Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Jeddah with a flight time of 5 hrs 25 mins.

  • Ariana Afghan Airlines2 routes
  • Kam Air1 route

Herat International Airport provides direct service to 2 countries across two continents. The route network is 50% domestic and 50% international, with Jeddah, Saudi Arabia serving as the primary international destination.

  • Afghanistan2/day
  • Saudi Arabia1/week

Global Rankings of Herat Airport (HEA)

This snapshot shows how Herat Airport (HEA) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Herat Airport (HEA)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
18 9,888 ft · 3,014 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt
36 9,888 ft · 3,014 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt

25 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,888 ft / 3,014 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Herat International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m