HAM
Hamburg
Germany
4,574 km
2,842 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
4,574 km
2,842 mi / 2,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

HAM LQN
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code HAM LQN
ICAO Code EDDH OAQN
City Hamburg Qala-I-Naw
Country Germany Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Kabul
Elevation 53 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 34.980000, 63.120000

Hamburg (HAM) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 4,574 kilometers (2,842 miles / 2,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Germany 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 10:44 in Hamburg, it's 14:14 in Qala-I-Naw. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,946 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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