MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
8,146 km
5,062 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
8,146 km
5,062 mi / 4,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
31°
north northeast

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MPM SGA
Airport Name Maputo Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code MPM SGA
ICAO Code FQMA OASN
City Maputo Sheghnan
Country Mozambique Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 145 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 37.570000, 71.500000

Maputo (MPM) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 8,146 kilometers (5,062 miles / 4,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Mozambique with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:48 in Maputo, it's 21:18 in Sheghnan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,555 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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