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Flights from Kabul to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Kabul to Los Angeles. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 20h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 20h 47m
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Kabul to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey20h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Kabul to Los Angeles

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

1
KBL Istanbul (IST) LAX
Leg 1: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 47m
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KBL Dubai (DXB) LAX
Leg 1: Ariana Afghan Airlines, flydubai, Kam Air · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~22h 22m
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KBL Doha (DOH) LAX
Leg 1: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~22h 40m
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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
12,346 km7,667 miles
Journey time
20h 47mestimate
Time difference
-12.5hLos Angeles vs Kabul
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
KBL → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Kabul to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kabul to Los Angeles?
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 Kabul to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,346 km.
Where do you change planes between Kabul and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Ariana Afghan Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kabul and Los Angeles?
Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Kabul and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 12.5 hours behind Kabul.

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