The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 16,592 kilometers (10,310 miles / 8,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Chile 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 18:12 in Santiago, it's 01:42 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 5,145 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.