SFO
San Francisco
United States
11,649 km
7,238 miles
TMQ
Tambao
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,649 km
7,238 mi / 6,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO TMQ
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Tambao Airport
IATA Code SFO TMQ
ICAO Code KSFO DFEM
City San Francisco Tambao
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 13 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 14.800000, 0.050000

San Francisco (SFO) to Tambao (TMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tambao Airport (TMQ) in Tambao, Burkina Faso is 11,649 kilometers (7,238 miles / 6,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 01:58 in San Francisco, it's 09:58 in Tambao. 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.

The return flight from Tambao (TMQ) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 316° (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 Tambao Airport (TMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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