CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,956 km
5,565 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
8,956 km
5,565 mi / 4,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
36°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT LQN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code CPT LQN
ICAO Code FACT OAQN
City Cape Town Qala-I-Naw
Country South Africa Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kabul
Elevation 151 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.980000, 63.120000

Cape Town (CPT) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 8,956 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 South Africa with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:34 in Cape Town, it's 03:04 in Qala-I-Naw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,848 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 216° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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