Kandahar to Jeddah (KDH–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

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Kandahar to Jeddah
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,777 mi 5h 20m nonstop -1.5h behind

KDH–JED had nonstop service from Kam Air, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,777 miles in 5h 20m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KDH–JED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
RQ Kam Air 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: RQ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KDH to JED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

Other ways to reach Jeddah from Kandahar

Nearby airports with service to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Metric KDH→JED UET→JED
Distance from KDH 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 5h 20m 4h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of KDH with service to King Abdulaziz International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1.5h
Jeddah is 1.5 hours behind Kandahar.
KDH: +0430 · JED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Kandahar, it's 4.5:00 PM in Jeddah.
Distance & Flight Time
1,777 mi / 2,860 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m gate to gate.
Getting from JED

The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.

Jeddah Climate

Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.

Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.

KDH–JED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kandahar to Jeddah route.
Route details
Distance1,777 mi / 2,860 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KDH
IATA / ICAOKDH / OAKN
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Elevation3,337 ft / 1,017 m
Destination: JED
IATA / ICAOJED / OEJN
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation48 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KDH to JED flights.
Nonstop flights from Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport take about 5h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,777 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KDH to JED: Kam Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Jeddah is 1.5 hours behind Kandahar.
Nearby alternatives include UET. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 KDH to JED

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) had nonstop service from Kam Air, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

KDH to JED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KDH to JED is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,777 miles (2,860 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Quetta (UET).