AMO
Mao
Chad
12,760 km
7,929 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,760 km
7,929 mi / 6,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
324°
northwest

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AMO SFO
Airport Name Mao Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code AMO SFO
ICAO Code FTTU KSFO
City Mao San Francisco
Country Chad United States
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,072 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 15.310000 37.620000, -122.380000

Mao (AMO) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mao Airport (AMO) in Mao, Chad to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,760 kilometers (7,929 miles / 6,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Chad 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 10:15 in Mao, it's 01:15 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 1,059 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Mao Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Mao (AMO) 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 Mao Airport (AMO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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