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Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Kabul International Airport is an international airport serving Kabul (Kabul Province), Afghanistan. Its IATA code is KBL and its ICAO code is OAKB. It has one runway, 3,500 m long.
- IATAKBL
- ICAOOAKB
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KBL
- ICAO code
- OAKB
- City
- Kabul
- Region / province
- Kabul Province
- Country / territory
- Afghanistan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 34.5659° N, 69.2123° E
- Elevation
- 1,791 m (5,877 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,500 m (11,483 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,500 m11,483 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
4,389 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h
Hanoi (HAN)
3,864 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
4,617 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 131.600 MHz |
| Ground GND | 120.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 129.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kabul International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kabul through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Afghanistan
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Khost International Airport | KHT | 153 km |
| Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport | MZR | 299 km |
| Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport | KDH | 463 km |
| Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport | HEA | 642 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kabul International Airport?
The IATA code of Kabul International Airport is KBL and its ICAO code is OAKB. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kabul International Airport located?
Kabul International Airport is in Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan, at coordinates 34.5659° N, 69.2123° E and an elevation of 1,791 m (5,877 ft).
How far is Kabul International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kabul International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 4,617 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,864 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,389 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Kabul International Airport?
The longest runway at Kabul International Airport is 3,500 m (11,483 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kabul International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kabul International Airport (KBL) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.