SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
11,439 km
7,108 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,439 km
7,108 mi / 6,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SGA SYD
Airport Name Sheghnan Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code SGA SYD
ICAO Code OASN YSSY
City Sheghnan Sydney
Country Afghanistan Australia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Australia/Sydney
Elevation 6,700 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 37.570000, 71.500000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Sheghnan (SGA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,439 kilometers (7,108 miles / 6,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:33 in Sheghnan, it's 14:03 in Sydney. With a 6.5-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 6,679 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Sheghnan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Sheghnan (SGA) follows a heading of 307° (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 Sheghnan Airport (SGA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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