HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
4,419 km
2,746 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
4,419 km
2,746 mi / 2,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HAN LQN
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code HAN LQN
ICAO Code VVNB OAQN
City Hanoi Qala-I-Naw
Country Vietnam Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Kabul
Elevation 39 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 34.980000, 63.120000

Hanoi (HAN) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 4,419 kilometers (2,746 miles / 2,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Vietnam with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:13 in Hanoi, it's 07:43 in Qala-I-Naw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,960 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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