Lucknow to Gardez flights
Gardez lies 1,350 km (839 mi) north-west of Lucknow, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 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.
| Lucknow | Gardez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Afghanistan |
| Population | 2.5 million | 103,601 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 2,308 m (7,572 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul) |
| Nearest large airport | LKO, 9 km out | KHT, 64 km out |
Clocks in Gardez are 1 h behind Lucknow right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands only 1 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gardez
Crossing from India into Afghanistan: money changes from the Rupee to the Afghani (AFN); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +93; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lucknow
Lucknow is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,996 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kanpur Airport (KNU, 70 km).
Arriving in Gardez
Gardez is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Khost International Airport (KHT), 64 km (40 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 | 64 km (40 mi) | 8,740 ft | 4,204 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gardez from Lucknow?
1,350 km (839 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lucknow.
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Gardez by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lucknow and Gardez?
Gardez is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Kabul against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Lucknow to Gardez flights?
Typically Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Khost International Airport (KHT).
What currency do I need in Gardez?
The Afghani (AFN).
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.