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Flights from Washington to Kabul
There are no direct flights from Washington to Kabul. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Abu Dhabi, about 17h 30m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 30m
Washington to Kabul at a glance
Fastest journey17h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Washington 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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WAS 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
- 11,139 km6,917 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 30mestimate
- Time difference
- +9.5hKabul vs Washington
- Currency in Kabul
- USD
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → KBL
Flights from Washington to Kabul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington to Kabul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. 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 Washington to Kabul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,139 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Kabul?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Kabul?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL).
What is the time difference between Washington and Kabul?
Kabul is 9.5 hours ahead of Washington.
