KBL
Hamid Karzai International Airport
Kabul · AfghanistanICAO OAKB
Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL) is an airport serving Kabul, Afghanistan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 34° 33' 57.2" N, 69° 12' 44.3" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,877 feet (1,791 meters) above sea level. With 15 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Kabul (GMT+4:30).
Destinations
15
Airlines
11
Elevation ft
5,877/ 1,791m
Asia/Kabul
GMT+4:30
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KBL
ICAO Code
OAKB
City
Kabul
Country
Afghanistan
Elevation
5,877 ft
Local Time
08:56 PM (GMT+4:30)
Coordinates
Latitude:34.5659°
Longitude:69.2123°
Popular Routes from KBL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL | Delhi, India | 622 mi | 1h 41m | short-haul | 255 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1,048 mi | 2h 39m | medium-haul | 263 kg | View |
| HEA | Herat, Afghanistan | 400 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 164 kg | View |
| ISB | Islamabad, Pakistan | 220 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 90 kg | View |
| KDH | Kandahar, Afghanistan | 287 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 118 kg | View |
| MZR | Mazar-i-sharif, Afghanistan | 186 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 76 kg | View |
| DWC | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1,074 mi | 2h 42m | medium-haul | 270 kg | View |
| DYU | Dushanbe, Tajikistan | 275 mi | 1h 1m | short-haul | 113 kg | View |
| ESB | Ankara, Turkey | 2,016 mi | 4h 29m | medium-haul | 506 kg | View |
| GYD | Baku, Azerbaijan | 1,126 mi | 2h 48m | medium-haul | 283 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KBL
11 active airlines serving Hamid Karzai International Airport.
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Ariana Afghan Airlines
FGAfghanistan
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Hankook Airline
HNSouth Korea
Iran Aseman Airlines
EPIran
Kam Air
RQAfghanistan
Pakistan International Airlines
PKPakistan
Safi Airlines
4QAfghanistan
Spicejet
SGIndia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Hamid Karzai International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshawar International Airport | PEW | Peshawar | Pakistan | 221 km |
| Zhob Airport | PZH | Zhob | Pakistan | 356 km |
| Qurghonteppa International Airport | KQT | Kurgan Tyube | Tajikistan | 368 km |
| Chitral Airport | CJL | Chitral | Pakistan | 277 km |
| Kulob Airport | TJU | Kulyab | Tajikistan | 383 km |
| Mazar I Sharif Airport | MZR | Mazar-i-sharif | Afghanistan | 299 km |
| Dera Ismael Khan Airport | DSK | Dera Ismael Khan | Pakistan | 334 km |
| Dushanbe Airport | DYU | Dushanbe | Tajikistan | 443 km |
Other Airports in Afghanistan
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 34° 33' 57.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 69° 12' 44.3" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 34.565899
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 69.212303
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Kabul
- UTC Offset
- GMT+4:30
- Current Local Time
- 08:56 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 5,877 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,791 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Hamid Karzai International Airport?
The IATA code for Hamid Karzai International Airport is KBL, and its ICAO code is OAKB. The airport is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
How many destinations can you fly to from KBL?
There are 15 direct destinations available from Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan.
What airlines fly from KBL?
There are 11 airlines operating from KBL, including Air India Limited, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Emirates, Fly Dubai, Hankook Airline, and more.
What timezone is Hamid Karzai International Airport in?
Hamid Karzai International Airport is in the Asia/Kabul timezone (GMT+4:30). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Hamid Karzai International Airport?
Hamid Karzai International Airport sits at an elevation of 5,877 feet (1,791 meters) above sea level.
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