CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
13,535 km
8,410 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
13,535 km
8,410 mi / 7,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CNF SGA
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code CNF SGA
ICAO Code SBCF OASN
City Belo Horizonte Sheghnan
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 2,715 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 37.570000, 71.500000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 13,535 kilometers (8,410 miles / 7,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 10:40 in Belo Horizonte, it's 18:10 in Sheghnan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,985 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Tancredo Neves International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) 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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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