SFO
San Francisco
United States
12,244 km
7,608 miles
SKV
St Catherine International Airport
Egypt
Distance
12,244 km
7,608 mi / 6,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SKV
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport St Catherine International Airport
IATA Code SFO SKV
ICAO Code KSFO HESC
City San Francisco N/A
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Cairo
Elevation 13 ft 4,368 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 28.690000, 34.060000

San Francisco (SFO) to St Catherine International Airport (SKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to St Catherine International Airport (SKV) in St Catherine International Airport, Egypt is 12,244 kilometers (7,608 miles / 6,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 United States with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:18 in San Francisco, it's 13:18 in St Catherine International Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,355 feet between the two airports. St Catherine International Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from St Catherine International Airport (SKV) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and St Catherine International Airport (SKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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