SFO
San Francisco
United States
16,797 km
10,437 miles
TLD
Tuli Lodge
Botswana
Distance
16,797 km
10,437 mi / 9,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO TLD
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Limpopo Valley Airport
IATA Code SFO TLD
ICAO Code KSFO FBTL
City San Francisco Tuli Lodge
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 13 ft 1,772 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -22.190000, 29.130000

San Francisco (SFO) to Tuli Lodge (TLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Limpopo Valley Airport (TLD) in Tuli Lodge, Botswana is 16,797 kilometers (10,437 miles / 9,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Botswana. 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 19:25 in San Francisco, it's 05:25 in Tuli Lodge. 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 1,759 feet between the two airports. Limpopo Valley Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Tuli Lodge (TLD) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 309° (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 Limpopo Valley Airport (TLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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