Airport Comparison
| GRU | LQN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Qala-I-Naw Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | LQN |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | OAQN |
| City | Sao Paulo | Qala-I-Naw |
| Country | Brazil | Afghanistan |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Kabul |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 2,999 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 34.980000, 63.120000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 13,198 kilometers (8,201 miles / 7,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.
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 Brazil 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 09:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:29 in Qala-I-Naw. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.