LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
1,930 km
1,199 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,930 km
1,199 mi / 1,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LQN RUH
Airport Name Qala-I-Naw Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LQN RUH
ICAO Code OAQN OERK
City Qala-I-Naw Riyadh
Country Afghanistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,999 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 34.980000, 63.120000 24.960000, 46.700000

Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,930 kilometers (1,199 miles / 1,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:35 in Qala-I-Naw, it's 09:05 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) follows a heading of 51° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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