OMD
Oranjemund
Namibia
16,084 km
9,994 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
16,084 km
9,994 mi / 8,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OMD SFO
Airport Name Oranjemund Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code OMD SFO
ICAO Code FYOG KSFO
City Oranjemund San Francisco
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -28.580000, 16.450000 37.620000, -122.380000

Oranjemund (OMD) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oranjemund Airport (OMD) in Oranjemund, Namibia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 16,084 kilometers (9,994 miles / 8,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Namibia 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 09:12 in Oranjemund, it's 23:12 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 Oranjemund (OMD) follows a heading of 88° (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 Oranjemund Airport (OMD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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