DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
1,313 km
816 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
1,313 km
816 mi / 709 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DXB LQN
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code DXB LQN
ICAO Code OMDB OAQN
City Dubai Qala-I-Naw
Country United Arab Emirates Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 34 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 34.980000, 63.120000

Dubai (DXB) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 1,313 kilometers (816 miles / 709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 United Arab Emirates with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:12 in Dubai, it's 13:42 in Qala-I-Naw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,965 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 217° (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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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