The flight distance from Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 16,067 kilometers (9,984 miles / 8,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 07:01 in Rosh Pinah, it's 22:01 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 1,857 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Skorpion Mine Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) follows a heading of 86° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.