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KQT to LSW: distance & flight time
Kurgan Tyube (Qurghonteppa International Airport) → Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (Malikus Saleh Airport)
2,864 mi
4,609 km · 2,489 nm
6h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,864 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 5m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KQT — Qurghonteppa International Airport · Kurgan Tyube, Tajikistan
- LSW — Malikus Saleh Airport · Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KQT
- DYU · Dushanbe Airport47 mi away
- TJU · Kulob Airport52 mi away
- UND · Konduz Airport83 mi away
- TMJ · Termez Airport94 mi away
Near LSW
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport24 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport84 mi away
- BTJ · Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport107 mi away
- SBG · Maimun Saleh Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KQT from LSW?
The flight distance from Kurgan Tyube (KQT) to Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) is 2,864 miles (4,609 km, 2,489 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KQT to LSW?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 5m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KQT to LSW?
Nonstop service on KQT–LSW depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 5m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kurgan Tyube and Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island?
Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island is 2 hours ahead of Kurgan Tyube.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KQT to LSW?
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