LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
6,181 km
3,841 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
6,181 km
3,841 mi / 3,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

LQN MNL
Airport Name Qala-I-Naw Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code LQN MNL
ICAO Code OAQN RPLL
City Qala-I-Naw Manila
Country Afghanistan Philippines
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,999 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 34.980000, 63.120000 14.510000, 121.020000

Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 6,181 kilometers (3,841 miles / 3,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:53 in Qala-I-Naw, it's 16:23 in Manila. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,924 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Qala-I-Naw Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) follows a heading of 303° (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 Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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