GIZ
Jizan
Saudi Arabia
13,752 km
8,545 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,752 km
8,545 mi / 7,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIZ SFO
Airport Name Jizan Regional Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GIZ SFO
ICAO Code OEGN KSFO
City Jizan San Francisco
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 20 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 16.900000, 42.590000 37.620000, -122.380000

Jizan (GIZ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) in Jizan, Saudi Arabia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,752 kilometers (8,545 miles / 7,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Saudi Arabia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:06 in Jizan, it's 03:06 in San Francisco. With a 11-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 Jizan (GIZ) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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