LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
11,375 km
7,068 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
11,375 km
7,068 mi / 6,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LQN STL
Airport Name Qala-I-Naw Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LQN STL
ICAO Code OAQN KSTL
City Qala-I-Naw St Louis
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Chicago
Elevation 2,999 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 34.980000, 63.120000 38.750000, -90.370000

Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 11,375 kilometers (7,068 miles / 6,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Afghanistan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:42 in Qala-I-Naw, it's 03:12 in St Louis. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,382 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Qala-I-Naw Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) follows a heading of 22° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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