EWR
Newark
United States
10,972 km
6,818 miles
OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
Distance
10,972 km
6,818 mi / 5,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
31°
north northeast

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EWR OAS
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Sharana Airstrip
IATA Code EWR OAS
ICAO Code KEWR OASA
City Newark Sharana
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 17 ft 7,340 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 33.130000, 68.840000

Newark (EWR) to Sharana (OAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan is 10,972 kilometers (6,818 miles / 5,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 07:23 in Newark, it's 16:53 in Sharana. 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 7,323 feet between the two airports. Sharana Airstrip sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sharana (OAS) to Newark (EWR) 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Sharana Airstrip (OAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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