LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
14,168 km
8,804 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
14,168 km
8,804 mi / 7,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
341°
north northwest

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LLI SFO
Airport Name Lalibella Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LLI SFO
ICAO Code HALL KSFO
City Lalibela San Francisco
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6,506 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 11.970000, 38.980000 37.620000, -122.380000

Lalibela (LLI) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 14,168 kilometers (8,804 miles / 7,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Ethiopia 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 15:27 in Lalibela, it's 04:27 in San Francisco. With a 11-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 6,493 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Lalibella Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Lalibela (LLI) follows a heading of 23° (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 Lalibella Airport (LLI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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