MBD
Mafeking
South Africa
16,730 km
10,395 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
16,730 km
10,395 mi / 9,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MBD SFO
Airport Name Mmabatho International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MBD SFO
ICAO Code FAMM KSFO
City Mafeking San Francisco
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,181 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -25.800000, 25.550000 37.620000, -122.380000

Mafeking (MBD) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) in Mafeking, South Africa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 16,730 kilometers (10,395 miles / 9,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 South Africa 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 04:03 in Mafeking, it's 18:03 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,168 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Mmabatho International Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Mafeking (MBD) follows a heading of 76° (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 Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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