BOS
Boston
United States
10,351 km
6,432 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
10,351 km
6,432 mi / 5,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
29°
north northeast

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BOS SGA
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code BOS SGA
ICAO Code KBOS OASN
City Boston Sheghnan
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 19 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 37.570000, 71.500000

Boston (BOS) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 10,351 kilometers (6,432 miles / 5,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 14:07 in Boston, it's 23:37 in Sheghnan. With a 9.5-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 6,681 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Boston (BOS) 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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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