KIX
Osaka
Japan
6,436 km
3,999 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
6,436 km
3,999 mi / 3,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KIX LQN
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code KIX LQN
ICAO Code RJBB OAQN
City Osaka Qala-I-Naw
Country Japan Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 26 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 34.980000, 63.120000

Osaka (KIX) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 6,436 kilometers (3,999 miles / 3,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:39 in Osaka, it's 11:09 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 2,973 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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