The flight distance from Cuito Cuanavale Airport (CTI) in Cuito Cuanavale, Angola to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 15,491 kilometers (9,626 miles / 8,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Angola 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 21:55 in Cuito Cuanavale, it's 12:55 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.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Cuito Cuanavale (CTI) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Cuito Cuanavale Airport (CTI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.