BRU
Brussels
Belgium
4,943 km
3,071 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
4,943 km
3,071 mi / 2,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

BRU LQN
Airport Name Brussels Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code BRU LQN
ICAO Code EBBR OAQN
City Brussels Qala-I-Naw
Country Belgium Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Kabul
Elevation 184 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 34.980000, 63.120000

Brussels (BRU) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 4,943 kilometers (3,071 miles / 2,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Belgium 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 02:33 in Brussels, it's 06:03 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 2,815 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 310° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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