KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,256 km
1,402 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
2,256 km
1,402 mi / 1,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LQN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code KTM LQN
ICAO Code VNKT OAQN
City Kathmandu Qala-I-Naw
Country Nepal Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kabul
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 34.980000, 63.120000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 2,256 kilometers (1,402 miles / 1,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:27 in Kathmandu, it's 12:12 in Qala-I-Naw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,391 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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