EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
5,432 km
3,375 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
5,432 km
3,375 mi / 2,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Europe/London
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

EDI LQN
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code EDI LQN
ICAO Code EGPH OAQN
City Edinburgh Qala-I-Naw
Country United Kingdom Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Kabul
Elevation 135 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 34.980000, 63.120000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 5,432 kilometers (3,375 miles / 2,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 United Kingdom 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 10:51 in Edinburgh, it's 15:21 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 2,864 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 317° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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