Distance From Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield to San Diego International Airport, KDH - SAN Distance

The distance from Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield (KDH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 7994 miles or 12865 kilometers or 6942 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Khvoshab ( Afghanistan ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Khvoshab and San Diego takes around 18 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield, Khvoshab, Afghanistan to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 18 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KDH - SAN

Kilometers		12865 km
Statute Miles		7994 miles
Nautical Miles		6942 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 22 minutes

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - KDH to SAN Flight Path

Location of Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Khvoshab to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Khvoshab, Afghanistan and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Khvoshab, Afghanistan and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KDH - SAN

Time difference between Khvoshab (Afghanistan) and San Diego (United States) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
San Diego time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes behind Khvoshab.

Location	Local Time
Khvoshab (Afghanistan)	2026-08-09, 05:29:54 +0430
San Diego (United States)	2026-08-08, 17:59:54 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield (KDH / OAKN) Khvoshab, Afghanistan

Destination

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States