CDG
Paris
France
5,096 km
3,166 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
5,096 km
3,166 mi / 2,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Paris
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

CDG LQN
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code CDG LQN
ICAO Code LFPG OAQN
City Paris Qala-I-Naw
Country France Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Kabul
Elevation 392 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 34.980000, 63.120000

Paris (CDG) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 5,096 kilometers (3,166 miles / 2,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 France 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 00:28 in Paris, it's 03:58 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 2,607 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 307° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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