BEN
Benghazi
Libya
11,349 km
7,052 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,349 km
7,052 mi / 6,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
331°
north northwest

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BEN SFO
Airport Name Benina International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BEN SFO
ICAO Code HLLB KSFO
City Benghazi San Francisco
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 433 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 37.620000, -122.380000

Benghazi (BEN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,349 kilometers (7,052 miles / 6,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Libya 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 07:44 in Benghazi, it's 21:44 in San Francisco. With a 10-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 Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 32° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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