RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
2,730 km
1,696 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
2,730 km
1,696 mi / 1,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
53°
northeast

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RUH SGA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code RUH SGA
ICAO Code OERK OASN
City Riyadh Sheghnan
Country Saudi Arabia Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kabul
Elevation 2,049 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 37.570000, 71.500000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 2,730 kilometers (1,696 miles / 1,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:24 in Riyadh, it's 23:54 in Sheghnan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,651 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 246° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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