MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,720 km
6,661 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
10,720 km
6,661 mi / 5,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
12°
north northeast

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MSP SGA
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code MSP SGA
ICAO Code KMSP OASN
City Minneapolis Sheghnan
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kabul
Elevation 842 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 37.570000, 71.500000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 10,720 kilometers (6,661 miles / 5,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 08:51 in Minneapolis, it's 19:21 in Sheghnan. With a 10.5-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 5,858 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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