PZU
Port Sudan
Sudan
13,322 km
8,278 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,322 km
8,278 mi / 7,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PZU SFO
Airport Name Port Sudan New International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code PZU SFO
ICAO Code HSPN KSFO
City Port Sudan San Francisco
Country Sudan United States
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 135 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.430000, 37.230000 37.620000, -122.380000

Port Sudan (PZU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) in Port Sudan, Sudan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,322 kilometers (8,278 miles / 7,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Sudan 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 23:15 in Port Sudan, it's 13:15 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 Port Sudan (PZU) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Sudan New International Airport (PZU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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