ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
4,242 km
2,636 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
4,242 km
2,636 mi / 2,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ARN LQN
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code ARN LQN
ICAO Code ESSA OAQN
City Stockholm Qala-I-Naw
Country Sweden Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Asia/Kabul
Elevation 137 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 34.980000, 63.120000

Stockholm (ARN) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 4,242 kilometers (2,636 miles / 2,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:45 in Stockholm, it's 11:15 in Qala-I-Naw. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,862 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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