LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
5,230 km
3,250 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
5,230 km
3,250 mi / 2,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
311°
northwest

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LQN STN
Airport Name Qala-I-Naw Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code LQN STN
ICAO Code OAQN EGSS
City Qala-I-Naw London
Country Afghanistan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Kabul Europe/London
Elevation 2,999 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 34.980000, 63.120000 51.880000, 0.240000

Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 5,230 kilometers (3,250 miles / 2,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. 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 05:11 in London. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,651 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Qala-I-Naw Airport.

The return flight from London (STN) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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