BCN
Barcelona
Spain
5,275 km
3,277 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
5,275 km
3,277 mi / 2,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BCN LQN
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code BCN LQN
ICAO Code LEBL OAQN
City Barcelona Qala-I-Naw
Country Spain Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Kabul
Elevation 12 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 34.980000, 63.120000

Barcelona (BCN) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 5,275 kilometers (3,277 miles / 2,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Spain 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 07:19 in Barcelona, it's 10:49 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 2,987 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 297° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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