KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,354 km
3,327 miles
LQN
Qala-I-Naw
Afghanistan
Distance
5,354 km
3,327 mi / 2,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LQN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Qala-I-Naw Airport
IATA Code KGL LQN
ICAO Code HRYR OAQN
City Kigali Qala-I-Naw
Country Rwanda Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kabul
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,999 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 34.980000, 63.120000

Kigali (KGL) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan is 5,354 kilometers (3,327 miles / 2,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:59 in Kigali, it's 11:29 in Qala-I-Naw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,860 feet between the two airports. Qala-I-Naw Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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