IST
Istanbul
Turkey
3,658 km
2,273 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
3,658 km
2,273 mi / 1,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

IST SGA
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code IST SGA
ICAO Code LTFM OASN
City Istanbul Sheghnan
Country Turkey Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kabul
Elevation 325 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 37.570000, 71.500000

Istanbul (IST) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 3,658 kilometers (2,273 miles / 1,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:06 in Istanbul, it's 22:36 in Sheghnan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,375 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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