GDJ
Gandajika
DR Congo
15,186 km
9,436 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
15,186 km
9,436 mi / 8,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
320°
northwest

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GDJ SFO
Airport Name Gandajika Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GDJ SFO
ICAO Code FZWC KSFO
City Gandajika San Francisco
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,618 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -6.730000, 23.950000 37.620000, -122.380000

Gandajika (GDJ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gandajika Airport (GDJ) in Gandajika, DR Congo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 15,186 kilometers (9,436 miles / 8,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 DR Congo 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 09:37 in Gandajika, it's 23:37 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,605 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Gandajika Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Gandajika (GDJ) follows a heading of 53° (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 Gandajika Airport (GDJ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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