The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tenkodogo Airport (TEG) in Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso is 11,856 kilometers (7,367 miles / 6,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 04:36 in San Francisco, it's 12:36 in Tenkodogo. With a 8-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 1,004 feet between the two airports. Tenkodogo Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Tenkodogo (TEG) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 315° (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 Tenkodogo Airport (TEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.