MCO
Orlando
United States
12,148 km
7,549 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
12,148 km
7,549 mi / 6,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
23°
north northeast

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MCO SGA
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code MCO SGA
ICAO Code KMCO OASN
City Orlando Sheghnan
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kabul
Elevation 96 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 37.570000, 71.500000

Orlando (MCO) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 12,148 kilometers (7,549 miles / 6,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 15:59 in Orlando, it's 01:29 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 6,604 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Orlando International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 335° (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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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