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Khost International Airport (KHT)
Khost International Airport is an international airport serving Khost (Khost Province), Afghanistan. Its IATA code is KHT and its ICAO code is OAKS. It has one runway, 2,664 m long.
- IATAKHT
- ICAOOAKS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KHT
- ICAO code
- OAKS
- City
- Khost
- Region / province
- Khost Province
- Country / territory
- Afghanistan
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 33.2846° N, 69.8073° E
- Elevation
- 1,281 m (4,204 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,664 m (8,740 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,664 m8,740 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)
4,294 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,780 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
4,506 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 10 min
Air freight to and from Khost International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Khost 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kabul International Airport | KBL | 153 km |
| Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport | KDH | 421 km |
| Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport | MZR | 448 km |
| Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport | HEA | 708 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Khost International Airport?
The IATA code of Khost International Airport is KHT and its ICAO code is OAKS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Khost International Airport located?
Khost International Airport is in Khost, Khost Province, Afghanistan, at coordinates 33.2846° N, 69.8073° E and an elevation of 1,281 m (4,204 ft).
How far is Khost International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Khost International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 4,506 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,780 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 4,294 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 6 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Khost International Airport?
The longest runway at Khost International Airport is 2,664 m (8,740 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Khost International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Khost International Airport (KHT) 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.