SFO
San Francisco
United States
12,866 km
7,994 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
12,866 km
7,994 mi / 6,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO WHF
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code SFO WHF
ICAO Code KSFO HSSW
City San Francisco Wadi Halfa
Country United States Sudan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 13 ft 961 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 21.800000, 31.520000

San Francisco (SFO) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 12,866 kilometers (7,994 miles / 6,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Sudan. 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 20:44 in San Francisco, it's 06:44 in Wadi Halfa. 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.

The return flight from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 337° (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 Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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