BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
14,082 km
8,750 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
14,082 km
8,750 mi / 7,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGU SFO
Airport Name Bangassou Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BGU SFO
ICAO Code FEFG KSFO
City Bangassou San Francisco
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,706 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 37.620000, -122.380000

Bangassou (BGU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 14,082 kilometers (8,750 miles / 7,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Central African Republic 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 08:02 in Bangassou, it's 23:02 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 1,693 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Bangassou Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 45° (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 Bangassou Airport (BGU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.