LIM
Lima
Peru
15,271 km
9,489 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
15,271 km
9,489 mi / 8,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Lima
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LIM LQN
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code LIM LQN
ICAO Code SPJC OAQN
City Lima Qala-I-Naw
Country Peru Afghanistan
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Kabul
Elevation 113 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 34.980000, 63.120000

Lima (LIM) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 15,271 kilometers (9,489 miles / 8,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:49 in Lima, it's 13:19 in Qala-I-Naw. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,886 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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