DEL
New Delhi
India
1,499 km
932 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
1,499 km
932 mi / 810 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DEL LQN
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code DEL LQN
ICAO Code VIDP OAQN
City New Delhi Qala-I-Naw
Country India Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kabul
Elevation 777 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 34.980000, 63.120000

New Delhi (DEL) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 1,499 kilometers (932 miles / 810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting India with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:38 in New Delhi, it's 15:38 in Qala-I-Naw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,222 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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