EJH
Al Wajh
Saudi Arabia
12,583 km
7,819 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,583 km
7,819 mi / 6,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

EJH SFO
Airport Name Al Wajh Domestic Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code EJH SFO
ICAO Code OEWJ KSFO
City Al Wajh San Francisco
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 66 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 26.200000, 36.480000 37.620000, -122.380000

Al Wajh (EJH) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH) in Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,583 kilometers (7,819 miles / 6,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:50 in Al Wajh, it's 21:50 in San Francisco. With a 11-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 Al Wajh (EJH) follows a heading of 21° (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 Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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