ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,619 km
6,598 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
10,619 km
6,598 mi / 5,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL SGA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code ADL SGA
ICAO Code YPAD OASN
City Adelaide Sheghnan
Country Australia Afghanistan
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Kabul
Elevation 20 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 37.570000, 71.500000

Adelaide (ADL) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 10,619 kilometers (6,598 miles / 5,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Adelaide, it's 01:31 in Sheghnan. With a 6-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 6,680 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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