GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,978 km
8,685 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
13,978 km
8,685 mi / 7,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SGA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code GRU SGA
ICAO Code SBGR OASN
City Sao Paulo Sheghnan
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.570000, 71.500000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 13,978 kilometers (8,685 miles / 7,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 07:31 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:01 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 4,241 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 266° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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