POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
13,555 km
8,423 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,555 km
8,423 mi / 7,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

POG SFO
Airport Name Port Gentil Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code POG SFO
ICAO Code FOOG KSFO
City Port Gentil San Francisco
Country Gabon United States
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -0.710000, 8.750000 37.620000, -122.380000

Port Gentil (POG) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,555 kilometers (8,423 miles / 7,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Gabon 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 08:22 in Port Gentil, it's 23:22 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.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Port Gentil (POG) follows a heading of 63° (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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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