KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
11,681 km
7,258 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,681 km
7,258 mi / 6,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
342°
north northwest

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KYE SFO
Airport Name Rene Mouawad Air Base San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KYE SFO
ICAO Code OLKA KSFO
City Tripoli San Francisco
Country Lebanon United States
Timezone Asia/Beirut America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 75 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 36.010000 37.620000, -122.380000

Tripoli (KYE) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,681 kilometers (7,258 miles / 6,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Lebanon 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 09:15 in Tripoli, it's 23:15 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.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Tripoli (KYE) follows a heading of 18° (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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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