ARL
Arly
Burkina Faso
12,013 km
7,464 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,013 km
7,464 mi / 6,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
316°
northwest

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ARL SFO
Airport Name Arly Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code ARL SFO
ICAO Code DFER KSFO
City Arly San Francisco
Country Burkina Faso United States
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 761 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 11.600000, 1.480000 37.620000, -122.380000

Arly (ARL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arly Airport (ARL) in Arly, Burkina Faso to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,013 kilometers (7,464 miles / 6,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Burkina Faso with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:25 in Arly, it's 23:25 in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Arly (ARL) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arly Airport (ARL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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