CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
12,672 km
7,874 miles
HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
12,672 km
7,874 mi / 6,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CNF HEA
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Herat Airport
IATA Code CNF HEA
ICAO Code SBCF OAHR
City Belo Horizonte N/A
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 2,715 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 34.210000, 62.230000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Herat Airport (HEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan is 12,672 kilometers (7,874 miles / 6,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:30 in Belo Horizonte, it's 16:00 in Herat Airport. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Herat Airport (HEA) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 262° (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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Herat Airport (HEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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