AJF
Al-Jawf
Saudi Arabia
12,301 km
7,643 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,301 km
7,643 mi / 6,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AJF SFO
Airport Name Al-Jawf Domestic Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code AJF SFO
ICAO Code OESK KSFO
City Al-Jawf San Francisco
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,261 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.790000, 40.100000 37.620000, -122.380000

Al-Jawf (AJF) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Jawf Domestic Airport (AJF) in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,301 kilometers (7,643 miles / 6,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 22:50 in Al-Jawf, it's 11:50 in San Francisco. With a 11-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 2,248 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Al-Jawf Domestic Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Al-Jawf (AJF) follows a heading of 16° (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-Jawf Domestic Airport (AJF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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