Kabul to Mardan flights
Mardan lies 267 km (166 mi) east of Kabul, +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 6 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.
| Kabul | Mardan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 4.4 million | 300,424 |
| Elevation | 1,798 m (5,899 ft) | 311 m (1,020 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | KBL, 6 km out | PEW, 54 km out |
Clocks in Mardan are 30 min ahead of Kabul right now, so a 1 h 6 min journey lands 1 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mardan
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 Kabul
Kabul is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kabul International Airport (KBL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Mardan
Mardan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacha Khan International Airport | PEW | 54 km (34 mi) | 9,000 ft | 1,158 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mardan from Kabul?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, east of Kabul.
How long does it take to get from Kabul to Mardan by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kabul and Mardan?
Mardan is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Karachi against Asia/Kabul).
Which airports are used for Kabul to Mardan flights?
Typically Kabul International Airport (KBL) to Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW).
What currency do I need in Mardan?
The Rupee (PKR).
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.