Kabul to Sari flights
Sari lies 1,473 km (916 mi) west of Kabul, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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 | Sari | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Iran |
| Population | 4.4 million | 255,396 |
| Elevation | 1,798 m (5,899 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | KBL, 6 km out | SRY, 15 km out |
Clocks in Sari are 1 h behind Kabul right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 1 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sari
Crossing from Afghanistan into Iran: money changes from the Afghani to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Sari
Sari is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport (SRY), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,688 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport (regional) | SRY | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,688 ft | 35 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sari from Kabul?
1,473 km (916 mi) in a straight line, west of Kabul.
How long does it take to get from Kabul to Sari by air?
About 2 h 38 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 Sari?
Sari is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Kabul).
Which airports are used for Kabul to Sari flights?
Typically Kabul International Airport (KBL) to Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport (SRY).
What currency do I need in Sari?
The Rial (IRR).
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.