EWR
Newark
United States
10,811 km
6,717 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
10,811 km
6,717 mi / 5,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/New_York
Heading
29°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

EWR OAI
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code EWR OAI
ICAO Code KEWR OAIX
City Newark Bagram
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 17 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 34.950000, 69.270000

Newark (EWR) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 10,811 kilometers (6,717 miles / 5,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:23 in Newark, it's 01:53 in Bagram. With a 8.5-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 4,878 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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