BOS
Boston
United States
10,232 km
6,358 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
10,232 km
6,358 mi / 5,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BOS LQN
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code BOS LQN
ICAO Code KBOS OAQN
City Boston Qala-I-Naw
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 19 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 34.980000, 63.120000

Boston (BOS) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 10,232 kilometers (6,358 miles / 5,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:06 in Boston, it's 06:36 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 2,980 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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