LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
1,350 km
839 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
1,350 km
839 mi / 729 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LQN MCT
Airport Name Qala-I-Naw Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code LQN MCT
ICAO Code OAQN OOMS
City Qala-I-Naw Muscat
Country Afghanistan Oman
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Muscat
Elevation 2,999 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 34.980000, 63.120000 23.590000, 58.280000

Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 1,350 kilometers (839 miles / 729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Afghanistan with Oman. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:30 in Qala-I-Naw, it's 15:00 in Muscat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,951 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Qala-I-Naw Airport.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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