Kabul to Ankara (KBL–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FG Ariana Afghan
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7:30 PM
+0430 TI
11:10 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
IST Istanbul 7h 50m FGRQTK → ATB6JU Istanbul (IST) to Ankara flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 9h 25m RQ → AZIBPC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara flights
JED Jeddah 12h 29m FGRQ → PCTKVF Jeddah (JED) to Ankara flights
MED Medina 13h 35m RQ → PCVFXY Medina (MED) to Ankara flights
DOH Doha 19h 45m RQ → MHQRUL Doha (DOH) to Ankara flights
DXB Dubai ~10h 5m EKFGFZ → FZ Dubai (DXB) to Ankara flights
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✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kabul to Ankara
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,012 mi 5h 10m nonstop -1.5h behind

KBL–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ariana Afghan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,012 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KBL–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FG Ariana Afghan Airlines 1 313 5h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
313 – FG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FG (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KBL to ESB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KBL to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
IST ~7h 50m SAW ~9h 25m DXB ~10h 5m JED ~12h 29m MED ~13h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
257
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1.5h
Ankara is 1.5 hours behind Kabul.
KBL: +0430 · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Kabul, it's 4.5:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
2,012 mi / 3,238 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

KBL–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kabul to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance2,012 mi / 3,238 km
Flight time5h 10m
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KBL
Full nameKabul International Airport
IATA / ICAOKBL / OAKB
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Elevation5,877 ft / 1,791 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KBL to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Kabul International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take about 5h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 2,012 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KBL to ESB: Ariana Afghan Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and King Abdulaziz.
Ankara is 1.5 hours behind Kabul.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KBL to ESB

Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Ariana Afghan Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KBL to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KBL to ESB is about 5 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,012 miles (3,238 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and King Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.