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Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH)
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is an international airport serving Kandahar (Kandahar Province), Afghanistan. Its IATA code is KDH and its ICAO code is OAKN. It has one runway, 3,210 m long.
- IATAKDH
- ICAOOAKN
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KDH
- ICAO code
- OAKN
- City
- Kandahar
- Region / province
- Kandahar Province
- Country / territory
- Afghanistan
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 31.5058° N, 65.8480° E
- Elevation
- 1,017 m (3,337 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,210 m (10,532 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,210 m10,532 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)
4,605 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
4,117 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
4,775 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 25.320 MHz |
| Approach APP | 120.800 MHz |
| GCA | 122.600 MHz |
| Ground GND | 126.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 125.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kandahar 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 | 421 km |
| Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport | HEA | 452 km |
| Kabul International Airport | KBL | 463 km |
| Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport | MZR | 591 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport?
The IATA code of Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is KDH and its ICAO code is OAKN. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport located?
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is in Kandahar, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, at coordinates 31.5058° N, 65.8480° E and an elevation of 1,017 m (3,337 ft).
How far is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 4,775 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 4,117 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,605 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport?
The longest runway at Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is 3,210 m (10,532 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH) 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.