DAK
Dakhla Airport
Egypt
12,396 km
7,702 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,396 km
7,702 mi / 6,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
336°
north northwest

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DAK SFO
Airport Name Dakhla Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code DAK SFO
ICAO Code HEDK KSFO
City N/A San Francisco
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 613 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 25.410000, 29.000000 37.620000, -122.380000

Dakhla Airport (DAK) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dakhla Airport (DAK) in Dakhla Airport, Egypt to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,396 kilometers (7,702 miles / 6,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Egypt 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 16:41 in Dakhla Airport, it's 06:41 in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Dakhla Airport (DAK) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Dakhla Airport (DAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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