NGE
N'Gaoundere
Cameroon
13,243 km
8,229 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,243 km
8,229 mi / 7,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Douala
Heading
321°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NGE SFO
Airport Name N'Gaoundere Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NGE SFO
ICAO Code FKKN KSFO
City N'Gaoundere San Francisco
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,655 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.360000, 13.560000 37.620000, -122.380000

N'Gaoundere (NGE) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from N'Gaoundere Airport (NGE) in N'Gaoundere, Cameroon to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,243 kilometers (8,229 miles / 7,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Cameroon 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 20:28 in N'Gaoundere, it's 12:28 in San Francisco. With a 8-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 3,642 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than N'Gaoundere Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to N'Gaoundere (NGE) follows a heading of 52° (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 N'Gaoundere Airport (NGE) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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