EWR
Newark
United States
10,645 km
6,615 miles
OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
10,645 km
6,615 mi / 5,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
35°
northeast

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EWR OAH
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Shindand Airport
IATA Code EWR OAH
ICAO Code KEWR OASD
City Newark N/A
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 17 ft 3,773 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 33.390000, 62.260000

Newark (EWR) to Shindand Airport (OAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan is 10,645 kilometers (6,615 miles / 5,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 16:50 in Newark, it's 02:20 in Shindand Airport. 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 3,756 feet between the two airports. Shindand Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport.

The return flight from Shindand Airport (OAH) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 328° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Shindand Airport (OAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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