Airport Comparison
| ASV | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Amboseli Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | ASV | SFO |
| ICAO Code | HKAM | KSFO |
| City | Amboseli National Park | San Francisco |
| Country | Kenya | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 3,755 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -2.650000, 37.250000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Amboseli National Park (ASV) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Amboseli Airport (ASV) in Amboseli National Park, Kenya to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 15,606 kilometers (9,697 miles / 8,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.
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 Kenya 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 10:16 in Amboseli National Park, it's 23:16 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 3,742 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Amboseli Airport.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Amboseli National Park (ASV) follows a heading of 33° (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 Amboseli Airport (ASV) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.