LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
5,408 km
3,360 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
5,408 km
3,360 mi / 2,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LQN PVG
Airport Name Qala-I-Naw Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LQN PVG
ICAO Code OAQN ZSPD
City Qala-I-Naw Shanghai
Country Afghanistan China
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,999 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.980000, 63.120000 31.140000, 121.810000

Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 5,408 kilometers (3,360 miles / 2,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 09:41 in Qala-I-Naw, it's 13:11 in Shanghai. 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 2,986 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Qala-I-Naw Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) follows a heading of 291° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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