ORD
Chicago
United States
10,926 km
6,789 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
10,926 km
6,789 mi / 5,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ORD SGA
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code ORD SGA
ICAO Code KORD OASN
City Chicago Sheghnan
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kabul
Elevation 680 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 37.570000, 71.500000

Chicago (ORD) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 10,926 kilometers (6,789 miles / 5,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 01:34 in Chicago, it's 12:04 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 6,020 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 345° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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