ABS
Abu Simbel
Egypt
12,810 km
7,960 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,810 km
7,960 mi / 6,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
337°
north northwest

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ABS SFO
Airport Name Abu Simbel Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code ABS SFO
ICAO Code HEBL KSFO
City Abu Simbel San Francisco
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 616 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 22.380000, 31.610000 37.620000, -122.380000

Abu Simbel (ABS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) in Abu Simbel, Egypt to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,810 kilometers (7,960 miles / 6,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Egypt with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:45 in Abu Simbel, it's 21:45 in San Francisco. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Abu Simbel (ABS) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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