SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
10,140 km
6,300 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
10,140 km
6,300 mi / 5,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SGA YYC
Airport Name Sheghnan Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code SGA YYC
ICAO Code OASN CYYC
City Sheghnan Calgary
Country Afghanistan Canada
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Edmonton
Elevation 6,700 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 37.570000, 71.500000 51.110000, -114.020000

Sheghnan (SGA) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 10,140 kilometers (6,300 miles / 5,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Sheghnan, it's 16:15 in Calgary. With a 11.5-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 3,143 feet between the two airports. Calgary 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 Calgary (YYC) to Sheghnan (SGA) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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