Kabul to Shimla flights
Shimla lies 838 km (521 mi) south-east of Kabul, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 49 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 | Shimla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | India |
| Population | 4.4 million | 173,503 |
| Elevation | 1,798 m (5,899 ft) | 2,073 m (6,801 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | KBL, 6 km out | IXC, 60 km out |
Clocks in Shimla are 1 h ahead of Kabul right now, so a 1 h 49 min journey lands 2 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shimla
Crossing from Afghanistan into India: money changes from the Afghani to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Shimla
Shimla is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kullu Manali Airport (KUU, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport | IXC | 60 km (37 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,012 ft |
| Kullu Manali Airport (regional) | KUU | 86 km (53 mi) | 3,690 ft | 3,573 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Shimla from Kabul?
838 km (521 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kabul.
How long does it take to get from Kabul to Shimla by air?
About 1 h 49 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 Shimla?
Shimla is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kabul).
Which airports are used for Kabul to Shimla flights?
Typically Kabul International Airport (KBL) to Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC); Shimla also has KUU.
What currency do I need in Shimla?
The Rupee (INR).
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.