APL
Nampula
Mozambique
16,929 km
10,519 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
16,929 km
10,519 mi / 9,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
328°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

APL SFO
Airport Name Nampula Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code APL SFO
ICAO Code FQNP KSFO
City Nampula San Francisco
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,444 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 37.620000, -122.380000

Nampula (APL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 16,929 kilometers (10,519 miles / 9,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Mozambique 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 15:56 in Nampula, it's 06:56 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 1,431 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 41° (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 Nampula Airport (APL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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