ATL
Atlanta
United States
11,670 km
7,252 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
11,670 km
7,252 mi / 6,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL LQN
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code ATL LQN
ICAO Code KATL OAQN
City Atlanta Qala-I-Naw
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 1,026 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 34.980000, 63.120000

Atlanta (ATL) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 11,670 kilometers (7,252 miles / 6,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 United States with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in Atlanta, it's 14:05 in Qala-I-Naw. With a 9.5-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 1,973 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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