SFO
San Francisco
United States
11,625 km
7,224 miles
XAR
Aribinda
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,625 km
7,224 mi / 6,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
59°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

SFO XAR
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Aribinda Airport
IATA Code SFO XAR
ICAO Code KSFO DFOY
City San Francisco Aribinda
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 13 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 14.220000, -0.880000

San Francisco (SFO) to Aribinda (XAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Aribinda Airport (XAR) in Aribinda, Burkina Faso is 11,625 kilometers (7,224 miles / 6,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 14:57 in San Francisco, it's 21:57 in Aribinda. With a 7-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 1,109 feet between the two airports. Aribinda Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Aribinda (XAR) 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 Aribinda Airport (XAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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