AJJ
Akjoujt
Mauritania
10,163 km
6,315 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,163 km
6,315 mi / 5,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AJJ SFO
Airport Name Akjoujt Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code AJJ SFO
ICAO Code GQNJ KSFO
City Akjoujt San Francisco
Country Mauritania United States
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 403 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.730000, -14.380000 37.620000, -122.380000

Akjoujt (AJJ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) in Akjoujt, Mauritania to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,163 kilometers (6,315 miles / 5,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Mauritania 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 09:12 in Akjoujt, it's 01:12 in San Francisco. With a 8-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 Akjoujt (AJJ) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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