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Flights from Houston to Kabul

There are no direct flights from Houston to Kabul. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 19h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 19h 48m
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Houston to Kabul at a glance

Fastest journey19h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Houston 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
HOU Istanbul (IST) KBL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 48m
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2
HOU Dubai (DXB) KBL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, flydubai, Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~22h 01m
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3
HOU Doha (DOH) KBL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~22h 09m
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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
12,682 km7,876 miles
Journey time
19h 48mestimate
Time difference
+10.5hKabul vs Houston
Currency in Kabul
USD
Airports
IAH, HOU → KBL

Flights from Houston to Kabul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Houston to Kabul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Dubai and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Houston to Kabul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,682 km.
Where do you change planes between Houston and Kabul?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Houston and Kabul?
Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL).
What is the time difference between Houston and Kabul?
Kabul is 10.5 hours ahead of Houston.

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