The flight distance from Chitato Airport (PGI) in Chitato, Angola to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 15,011 kilometers (9,327 miles / 8,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Angola 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 06:01 in Chitato, it's 21:01 in San Francisco. With a 9-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 2,487 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Chitato Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chitato (PGI) follows a heading of 57° (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 Chitato Airport (PGI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.