ATH
Athens
Greece
3,494 km
2,171 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
3,494 km
2,171 mi / 1,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

ATH LQN
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code ATH LQN
ICAO Code LGAV OAQN
City Athens Qala-I-Naw
Country Greece Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Kabul
Elevation 308 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 34.980000, 63.120000

Athens (ATH) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 3,494 kilometers (2,171 miles / 1,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece 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 02:15 in Athens, it's 04:45 in Qala-I-Naw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,691 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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