DXB to KBL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kabul International Airport (KBL) is 1,686 km (1,048 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (KBL to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Kabul?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kabul International Airport (KBL) is 1,686 km (1,048 mi, 910 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 DXB to KBL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KBL is roughly northeast of DXB.
How is the DXB to KBL route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-KBL in IATA codes and OMDB-OAKB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Kabul International Airport is KBL (OAKB).
| DXB | KBL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Kabul International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | OAKB |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Afghanistan |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 5,877 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #498 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KBL sits 5,815 ft (1,772 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB 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 |
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| FG | Ariana Afghan Airlines | AFG | Ariana | Active |
| FZ | Fly Dubai | FDB | - | Active |
| RQ | Kam Air | KMF | Kamgar | 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 Dubai from Kabul?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kabul International Airport (KBL) are 1,686 km (1,048 mi, 910 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to KBL?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and KBL takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KBL from DXB?
Kabul International Airport (KBL) lies roughly northeast of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to KBL?
5 airlines appear on the DXB-KBL route in the open dataset, including Safi Airlines, Emirates, Ariana Afghan Airlines.
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