CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
13,549 km
8,419 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
13,549 km
8,419 mi / 7,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CWB LQN
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code CWB LQN
ICAO Code SBCT OAQN
City Curitiba Qala-I-Naw
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 2,988 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 34.980000, 63.120000

Curitiba (CWB) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 13,549 kilometers (8,419 miles / 7,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:14 in Curitiba, it's 09:44 in Qala-I-Naw. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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