LHU
Muneambuanas
Namibia
16,047 km
9,971 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
16,047 km
9,971 mi / 8,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
310°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

LHU SFO
Airport Name Lianshulu Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LHU SFO
ICAO Code FYLS KSFO
City Muneambuanas San Francisco
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,143 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -18.120000, 23.390000 37.620000, -122.380000

Muneambuanas (LHU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lianshulu Airport (LHU) in Muneambuanas, Namibia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 16,047 kilometers (9,971 miles / 8,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 06:28 in Muneambuanas, it's 21:28 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,130 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Lianshulu Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Muneambuanas (LHU) follows a heading of 66° (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 Lianshulu Airport (LHU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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