JFK
New York
United States
10,628 km
6,604 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
10,628 km
6,604 mi / 5,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
27°
north northeast

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JFK SGA
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code JFK SGA
ICAO Code KJFK OASN
City New York Sheghnan
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 13 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 37.570000, 71.500000

New York (JFK) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 10,628 kilometers (6,604 miles / 5,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 03:51 in New York, it's 13:21 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 6,687 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 334° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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