FAA
Faranah Airport
Guinea
11,166 km
6,938 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,166 km
6,938 mi / 6,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

FAA SFO
Airport Name Faranah Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code FAA SFO
ICAO Code GUFH KSFO
City N/A San Francisco
Country Guinea United States
Timezone Africa/Conakry America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,476 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 10.040000, -10.770000 37.620000, -122.380000

Faranah Airport (FAA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faranah Airport (FAA) in Faranah Airport, Guinea to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,166 kilometers (6,938 miles / 6,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Guinea 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 19:40 in Faranah Airport, it's 12:40 in San Francisco. With a 7-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 1,463 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Faranah Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Faranah Airport (FAA) follows a heading of 69° (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 Faranah Airport (FAA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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