SFO
San Francisco
United States
9,914 km
6,160 miles
TAF
Tafaraoui Airport
Algeria
Distance
9,914 km
6,160 mi / 5,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO TAF
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Tafaraoui Airport
IATA Code SFO TAF
ICAO Code KSFO DAOL
City San Francisco N/A
Country United States Algeria
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Algiers
Elevation 13 ft 367 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 35.540000, -0.530000

San Francisco (SFO) to Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) in Tafaraoui Airport, Algeria is 9,914 kilometers (6,160 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Algeria. 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 14:09 in San Francisco, it's 23:09 in Tafaraoui Airport. 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 Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 318° (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 Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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