KIX
Osaka
Japan
5,633 km
3,500 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
5,633 km
3,500 mi / 3,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
293°
west northwest

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KIX SGA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code KIX SGA
ICAO Code RJBB OASN
City Osaka Sheghnan
Country Japan Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 26 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 37.570000, 71.500000

Osaka (KIX) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 5,633 kilometers (3,500 miles / 3,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:44 in Osaka, it's 00:14 in Sheghnan. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,674 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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