FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
12,344 km
7,670 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
12,344 km
7,670 mi / 6,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FLL SGA
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code FLL SGA
ICAO Code KFLL OASN
City Fort Lauderdale Sheghnan
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 65 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 37.570000, 71.500000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 12,344 kilometers (7,670 miles / 6,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 11:16 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 20:46 in Sheghnan. 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 6,635 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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