SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
12,617 km
7,840 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
12,617 km
7,840 mi / 6,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

SGA SSA
Airport Name Sheghnan Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code SGA SSA
ICAO Code OASN SBSV
City Sheghnan Salvador
Country Afghanistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Bahia
Elevation 6,700 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 37.570000, 71.500000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Sheghnan (SGA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 12,617 kilometers (7,840 miles / 6,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in Sheghnan, it's 22:15 in Salvador. 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 6,636 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport sits lower than Sheghnan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Sheghnan (SGA) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sheghnan Airport (SGA) and Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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