CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,764 km
2,339 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
3,764 km
2,339 mi / 2,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
66°
east northeast

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CAI SGA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code CAI SGA
ICAO Code HECA OASN
City Cairo Sheghnan
Country Egypt Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 382 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.570000, 71.500000

Cairo (CAI) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 3,764 kilometers (2,339 miles / 2,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:41 in Cairo, it's 04:11 in Sheghnan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,318 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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