AJY
Agadez
Niger
12,033 km
7,477 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,033 km
7,477 mi / 6,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
321°
northwest

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AJY SFO
Airport Name Mano Dayak International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code AJY SFO
ICAO Code DRZA KSFO
City Agadez San Francisco
Country Niger United States
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,657 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 16.970000, 8.000000 37.620000, -122.380000

Agadez (AJY) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) in Agadez, Niger to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,033 kilometers (7,477 miles / 6,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Niger 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 06:50 in Agadez, it's 21:50 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,644 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Mano Dayak International Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Agadez (AJY) follows a heading of 50° (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 Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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