MAL
Mangole Island
Indonesia
12,042 km
7,482 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,042 km
7,482 mi / 6,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
51°
northeast

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MAL SFO
Airport Name Mangole Airport Falabisahaya San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MAL SFO
ICAO Code WAPE KSFO
City Mangole Island San Francisco
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 889 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -1.880000, 125.830000 37.620000, -122.380000

Mangole Island (MAL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) in Mangole Island, Indonesia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,042 kilometers (7,482 miles / 6,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Indonesia 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 17:53 in Mangole Island, it's 00:53 in San Francisco. With a 17-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 Mangole Island (MAL) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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