ABT
Al Baha Airport
Saudi Arabia
13,361 km
8,302 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,361 km
8,302 mi / 7,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
345°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

ABT SFO
Airport Name Al Baha Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code ABT SFO
ICAO Code OEBA KSFO
City N/A San Francisco
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,486 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 20.300000, 41.630000 37.620000, -122.380000

Al Baha Airport (ABT) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Baha Airport (ABT) in Al Baha Airport, Saudi Arabia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,361 kilometers (8,302 miles / 7,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Saudi Arabia with United States. 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 00:09 in Al Baha Airport, it's 14:09 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,473 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Al Baha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Al Baha Airport (ABT) follows a heading of 17° (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 Al Baha Airport (ABT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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