The flight distance from Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) in Mossel Bay, South Africa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 16,808 kilometers (10,444 miles / 9,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 02:30 in Mossel Bay, it's 16:30 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 Mossel Bay (MZY) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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