HME
Hassi Messaoud
Algeria
10,642 km
6,612 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,642 km
6,612 mi / 5,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
321°
northwest

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HME SFO
Airport Name Oued Irara Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HME SFO
ICAO Code DAUH KSFO
City Hassi Messaoud San Francisco
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 463 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 31.670000, 6.140000 37.620000, -122.380000

Hassi Messaoud (HME) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oued Irara Airport (HME) in Hassi Messaoud, Algeria to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,642 kilometers (6,612 miles / 5,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Algeria 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 12:05 in Hassi Messaoud, it's 03:05 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 Hassi Messaoud (HME) follows a heading of 42° (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 Oued Irara Airport (HME) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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