LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
5,070 km
3,150 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
5,070 km
3,150 mi / 2,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

LQN SZX
Airport Name Qala-I-Naw Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code LQN SZX
ICAO Code OAQN ZGSZ
City Qala-I-Naw Shenzhen
Country Afghanistan China
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,999 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.980000, 63.120000 22.640000, 113.810000

Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 5,070 kilometers (3,150 miles / 2,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 15:42 in Qala-I-Naw, it's 19:12 in Shenzhen. 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. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Qala-I-Naw Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) follows a heading of 297° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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