AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,756 km
9,169 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
14,756 km
9,169 mi / 7,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AEP LQN
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code AEP LQN
ICAO Code SABE OAQN
City Buenos Aires Qala-I-Naw
Country Argentina Afghanistan
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Kabul
Elevation 18 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 34.980000, 63.120000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 14,756 kilometers (9,169 miles / 7,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:27 in Buenos Aires, it's 13:57 in Qala-I-Naw. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,981 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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