The flight distance from Kandi Airport (KDC) in Kandi, Benin to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,159 kilometers (7,556 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Benin 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 10:47 in Kandi, it's 01:47 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 Kandi (KDC) follows a heading of 58° (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 Kandi Airport (KDC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.