Updated: January 11, 2026
Afghanistan Asia

Kandahar Airport (KDH)

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport averages 1 flights per day to 3 destinations, with 1 domestic and 2 international routes. A total of 1 airline operate at KDH, led by Ariana Afghan Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 3 countries across two continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and the United Arab Emirates as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Kandahar connects to Jeddah, with a typical flight time of 5 hrs 5 mins.

IATA
KDH
ICAO
OAKN
Elevation
3,337 ft (1,017 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30)
Destinations
3 (1 domestic · 2 international)
Flights per day
1 (1 domestic · 0 international)
Busiest Route
Kabul (1/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Jeddah 5 hrs 5 mins
Shortest Flight
Kabul 1 hr 40 mins
Top Airline
Ariana Afghan Airlines (3 routes)
Top Country
Afghanistan (1 flights/day)
Longest Runway
10,522 ft / 3,207 m

Weather in Kandahar

3 Destinations from Kandahar Airport (KDH)

This week, 3 active routes depart from Kandahar International Airport. The busiest route connects Kandahar with Kabul and is operated by 1 airline. The longest nonstop flight is to Jeddah, and the shortest flight is to Kabul.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
1 Kabul KDH → KBL
1 hr 40 mins
 Ariana Afghan Airlines1
2/week Dubai KDH → DXB
2 hrs 55 mins
 Ariana Afghan Airlines1
1/week Jeddah KDH → JED
5 hrs 5 mins
 Ariana Afghan Airlines1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

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

  • Ariana Afghan Airlines3 routes

Kandahar International Airport provides direct service to 3 countries across two continents. The route network is 33% domestic and 67% international, with Dubai, United Arab Emirates serving as the primary international destination.

  • Afghanistan1/day
  • United Arab Emirates2/week
  • Saudi Arabia1/week

Global Rankings of Kandahar Airport (KDH)

This snapshot shows how Kandahar Airport (KDH) 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 Kandahar Airport (KDH)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
05 10,522 ft · 3,207 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
23 10,522 ft · 3,207 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt

10 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 10,522 ft / 3,207 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Kandahar International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
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