LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
4,677 km
2,906 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
4,677 km
2,906 mi / 2,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LQN PEK
Airport Name Qala-I-Naw Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LQN PEK
ICAO Code OAQN ZBAA
City Qala-I-Naw Beijing
Country Afghanistan China
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,999 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 34.980000, 63.120000 40.080000, 116.580000

Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 4,677 kilometers (2,906 miles / 2,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:52 in Qala-I-Naw, it's 16:22 in Beijing. 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 2,883 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Qala-I-Naw Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) follows a heading of 281° (west). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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