HEL
Helsinki
Finland
3,915 km
2,433 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
3,915 km
2,433 mi / 2,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HEL LQN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code HEL LQN
ICAO Code EFHK OAQN
City Helsinki Qala-I-Naw
Country Finland Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Kabul
Elevation 179 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 34.980000, 63.120000

Helsinki (HEL) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 3,915 kilometers (2,433 miles / 2,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Finland 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 12:10 in Helsinki, it's 14:40 in Qala-I-Naw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,820 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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