GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,198 km
8,201 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
13,198 km
8,201 mi / 7,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
62°
east northeast

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.

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