CAN
Guangzhou
China
4,985 km
3,098 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
4,985 km
3,098 mi / 2,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN LQN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code CAN LQN
ICAO Code ZGGG OAQN
City Guangzhou Qala-I-Naw
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 50 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 34.980000, 63.120000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 4,985 kilometers (3,098 miles / 2,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 China with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in Guangzhou, it's 09:38 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 2,949 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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