MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
15,359 km
9,544 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
15,359 km
9,544 mi / 8,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Montevideo
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MVD SGA
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code MVD SGA
ICAO Code SUMU OASN
City Montevideo Sheghnan
Country Uruguay Afghanistan
Timezone America/Montevideo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 105 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 37.570000, 71.500000

Montevideo (MVD) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 15,359 kilometers (9,544 miles / 8,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:44 in Montevideo, it's 01:14 in Sheghnan. With a 7.5-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 6,595 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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