Airport Comparison
| LQN | MVD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Qala-I-Naw Airport | Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport |
| IATA Code | LQN | MVD |
| ICAO Code | OAQN | SUMU |
| City | Qala-I-Naw | Montevideo |
| Country | Afghanistan | Uruguay |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul | America/Montevideo |
| Elevation | 2,999 ft | 105 ft |
| Coordinates | 34.980000, 63.120000 | -34.840000, -56.030000 |
Qala-I-Naw (LQN) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) in Qala-I-Naw, Afghanistan to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 14,558 kilometers (9,046 miles / 7,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.
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 Afghanistan with Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Qala-I-Naw, it's 02:28 in Montevideo. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,894 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Qala-I-Naw Airport.
The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Qala-I-Naw (LQN) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Qala-I-Naw Airport (LQN) and Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.