GOG
Gobabis
Namibia
15,970 km
9,923 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
15,970 km
9,923 mi / 8,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
303°
west northwest

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GOG SFO
Airport Name Gobabis Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GOG SFO
ICAO Code FYGB KSFO
City Gobabis San Francisco
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,731 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, 18.970000 37.620000, -122.380000

Gobabis (GOG) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gobabis Airport (GOG) in Gobabis, Namibia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 15,970 kilometers (9,923 miles / 8,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Namibia 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 09:27 in Gobabis, it's 23:27 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 4,718 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Gobabis Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Gobabis (GOG) follows a heading of 77° (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 Gobabis Airport (GOG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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