Tehran to Kandahār flights
Kandahār lies 1,397 km (868 mi) east of Tehran, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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.
| Tehran | Kandahār | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Afghanistan |
| Population | 7.2 million | 523,300 |
| Elevation | 1,178 m (3,865 ft) | 1,007 m (3,304 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul) |
| Nearest large airport | THR, 10 km out | KDH, 18 km out |
Clocks in Kandahār are 1 h ahead of Tehran right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands 3 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kandahār
Crossing from Iran into Afghanistan: money changes from the Rial to the Afghani (AFN); 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 Tehran
Tehran is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,258-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA, 39 km), Payam International Airport (PYK, 54 km).
Arriving in Kandahār
Kandahār is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,532-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport | KDH | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,532 ft | 3,337 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kandahār from Tehran?
1,397 km (868 mi) in a straight line, east of Tehran.
How long does it take to get from Tehran to Kandahār by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tehran and Kandahār?
Kandahār is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kabul against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tehran to Kandahār flights?
Typically Mehrabad International Airport (THR) to Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH).
What currency do I need in Kandahār?
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.