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Flights from Beijing to Kabul

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Kabul. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Islamabad, about 8h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 50m
BJSKBLURC

Beijing to Kabul at a glance

Fastest journey8h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Islamabad

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Kabul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BJS Urumqi (URC) KBL
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 54m
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2
BJS Islamabad (ISB) KBL
Leg 1: Air China, Pakistan International Airlines · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 50m
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3
BJS Tashkent (TAS) KBL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 22m
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BJS New Delhi (DEL) KBL
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 31m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,172 km2,591 miles
Journey time
8h 50mestimate
Time difference
-3.5hKabul vs Beijing
Currency in Kabul
USD
Airports
PKX, PEK → KBL

Flights from Beijing to Kabul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Kabul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Islamabad and Tashkent. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Kabul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,172 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and Kabul?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Islamabad (ISB), Tashkent (TAS) and New Delhi (DEL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Beijing and Kabul?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Kabul?
Kabul is 3.5 hours behind Beijing.

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