NIO
Nioki
DR Congo
14,396 km
8,945 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
14,396 km
8,945 mi / 7,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
319°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NIO SFO
Airport Name Nioki Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NIO SFO
ICAO Code FZBI KSFO
City Nioki San Francisco
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,043 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -2.720000, 17.680000 37.620000, -122.380000

Nioki (NIO) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nioki Airport (NIO) in Nioki, DR Congo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 14,396 kilometers (8,945 miles / 7,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 DR Congo 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 22:38 in Nioki, it's 14:38 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 1,030 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Nioki Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Nioki (NIO) follows a heading of 56° (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 Nioki Airport (NIO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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