Charter Dubai to Kandahar privately from US$19,500, about 1h 57m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Dubai (DXB) to Kandahar (KDH) and Kandahar to Dubai — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Dubai and Kandahar is about 1,238 km (769 miles), or 668 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Dubai to Kandahar (and Kandahar to Dubai) ranges from US$19,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$54,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 57m | 1h 45m – 2h 09m | US$28,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 49m | 1h 38m – 2h 00m | US$38,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 57m | US$28,000 – US$39,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 56m | US$31,000 – US$43,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 51m | US$33,500 – US$47,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 49m | US$38,500 – US$54,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 49m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 51m | US$46,000 – US$65,000 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Dubai–Kandahar charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai International Airport, Sharjah International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
Kandahar, Afghanistan: Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport.
| Dubai International Airport | Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | OMDB / DXB | OAKN / KDH |
| Longest hard runway | 14,590 ft | 10,532 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 62 ft | 3,337 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Dubai to Kandahar can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Dubai International Airport has 14,590 ft and Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport 10,532 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,238 km.
Alternates within range: Sharjah International Airport (13,320 ft, 17 km) · Al Maktoum International Airport (14,764 ft, 45 km) · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (12,336 ft, 70 km) · Dubai Seaplane Terminal
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 1,238 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Dubai and Kandahar.
Guide pricing on Dubai–Kandahar is published clearly: US$19,500 – US$54,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Demand on Dubai–Kandahar comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$19,500 – US$54,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 57m gate to gate across the 1,238 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Dubai–Kandahar charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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