AHU
Al Hoceima
Morocco
9,737 km
6,051 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,737 km
6,051 mi / 5,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
316°
northwest

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AHU SFO
Airport Name Cherif Al Idrissi Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code AHU SFO
ICAO Code GMTA KSFO
City Al Hoceima San Francisco
Country Morocco United States
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 95 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.180000, -3.840000 37.620000, -122.380000

Al Hoceima (AHU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU) in Al Hoceima, Morocco to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,737 kilometers (6,051 miles / 5,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Morocco 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 08:12 in Al Hoceima, it's 23:12 in San Francisco. With a 9-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 Al Hoceima (AHU) follows a heading of 46° (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 Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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