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Flights from Los Angeles to Kabul
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Kabul. 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
Los Angeles to Kabul at a glance
Fastest journey20h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Kabul
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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LAX Istanbul (IST) KBL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air, Turkish Airlines
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
- +12.5hKabul vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Kabul
- USD
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → KBL
Flights from Los Angeles to Kabul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Kabul?
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Kabul?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Kabul?
Kabul is 12.5 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
