AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
1,429 km
888 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
1,429 km
888 mi / 771 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AUH LQN
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code AUH LQN
ICAO Code OMAA OAQN
City Abu Dhabi Qala-I-Naw
Country United Arab Emirates Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 88 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 34.980000, 63.120000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 1,429 kilometers (888 miles / 771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in Abu Dhabi, it's 15:57 in Qala-I-Naw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,911 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 217° (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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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