DUB
Dublin
Ireland
5,647 km
3,509 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
5,647 km
3,509 mi / 3,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

DUB LQN
Airport Name Dublin Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code DUB LQN
ICAO Code EIDW OAQN
City Dublin Qala-I-Naw
Country Ireland Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Kabul
Elevation 242 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 34.980000, 63.120000

Dublin (DUB) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 5,647 kilometers (3,509 miles / 3,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Ireland 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 11:07 in Dublin, it's 15:37 in Qala-I-Naw. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,757 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Dublin Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 314° (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 Dublin Airport (DUB) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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