BOG
Bogota
Colombia
13,740 km
8,537 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
13,740 km
8,537 mi / 7,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG LQN
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code BOG LQN
ICAO Code SKBO OAQN
City Bogota Qala-I-Naw
Country Colombia Afghanistan
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kabul
Elevation 8,361 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 34.980000, 63.120000

Bogota (BOG) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 13,740 kilometers (8,537 miles / 7,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Colombia with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:30 in Bogota, it's 07:00 in Qala-I-Naw. With a 9.5-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 5,362 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 306° (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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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