CMK
Club Makokola
Malawi
16,603 km
10,317 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
16,603 km
10,317 mi / 8,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
324°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CMK SFO
Airport Name Club Makokola Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code CMK SFO
ICAO Code FWCM KSFO
City Club Makokola San Francisco
Country Malawi United States
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,587 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -14.310000, 35.130000 37.620000, -122.380000

Club Makokola (CMK) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Club Makokola Airport (CMK) in Club Makokola, Malawi to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 16,603 kilometers (10,317 miles / 8,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Malawi 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 23:09 in Club Makokola, it's 14:09 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 1,574 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Club Makokola Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Club Makokola (CMK) follows a heading of 47° (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 Club Makokola Airport (CMK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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