IAD
Washington
United States
10,940 km
6,798 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
10,940 km
6,798 mi / 5,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD SGA
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code IAD SGA
ICAO Code KIAD OASN
City Washington Sheghnan
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 312 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 37.570000, 71.500000

Washington (IAD) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 10,940 kilometers (6,798 miles / 5,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 04:27 in Washington, it's 13:57 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 6,388 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Washington Dulles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 336° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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