Beijing to Kandahar

Flight distance, time and route map · PEK → KDH

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance4,612 km2,866 miles · 2,490 nautical miles
Flight time
about 6 h 15 min direct, estimated
Heading
west 275° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Kandahar to Beijing

Questions

How far is Beijing from Kandahar by plane?

The great-circle distance between Beijing Capital International Airport and Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is 4,612 km (2,866 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Kandahar?

About 6 h 15 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Beijing heading west (275°) on the shortest path.

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