Herāt to Bannu flights
Bannu lies 792 km (492 mi) east of Herāt, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Herāt | Bannu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 574,300 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 927 m (3,041 ft) | 379 m (1,243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | HEA, 16 km out | KHT, 81 km out |
Clocks in Bannu are 30 min ahead of Herāt right now, so a 1 h 46 min journey lands 2 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bannu
Crossing from Afghanistan into Pakistan: money changes from the Afghani to the Rupee (PKR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +92; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648869 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648895.
Airports at each end
Leaving Herāt
Herāt is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,888 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bannu
Bannu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Khost International Airport (KHT), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,740 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khost International Airport (regional) | KHT | 81 km (50 mi) | 8,740 ft | 4,204 ft |
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Staying in Bannu
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Common questions
How far is Bannu from Herāt?
792 km (492 mi) in a straight line, east of Herāt.
How long does it take to get from Herāt to Bannu by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Herāt and Bannu?
Bannu is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Karachi against Asia/Kabul).
Which airports are used for Herāt to Bannu flights?
Typically Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA) to Khost International Airport (KHT).
What currency do I need in Bannu?
The Rupee (PKR).
Where can I stay in Bannu?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Bannu, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.