DEL to KBL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kabul International Airport (KBL) is 1,002 km (622 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KBL to DEL).
How far is it from New Delhi to Kabul?
The great-circle distance between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Kabul International Airport (KBL) is 1,002 km (622 mi, 541 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DEL to KBL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KBL is roughly northwest of DEL.
How is the DEL to KBL route written in code?
The pair is written DEL-KBL in IATA codes and VIDP-OAKB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Indira Gandhi International Airport is DEL (VIDP), Kabul International Airport is KBL (OAKB).
| DEL | KBL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport | Kabul International Airport |
| ICAO code | VIDP | OAKB |
| Country | India | Afghanistan |
| Elevation | 777 ft | 5,877 ft |
| Rank by connections | #41 | #498 |
VIDP starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; OAKB starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KBL sits 5,100 ft (1,554 m) higher than DEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEL to KBL
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Q | Safi Airlines | - | - | Active |
| AI | Air India Limited | AIC | Airindia | Active |
| FG | Ariana Afghan Airlines | AFG | Ariana | Active |
| RQ | Kam Air | KMF | Kamgar | Active |
| SG | Spicejet | SEJ | Spicejet | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is New Delhi from Kabul?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Kabul International Airport (KBL) are 1,002 km (622 mi, 541 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEL to KBL?
A typical nonstop flight between DEL and KBL takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KBL from DEL?
Kabul International Airport (KBL) lies roughly northwest of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
Which airlines fly DEL to KBL?
5 airlines appear on the DEL-KBL route in the open dataset, including Safi Airlines, Air India Limited, Ariana Afghan Airlines.
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