FOU
Fougamou
Gabon
13,746 km
8,541 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,746 km
8,541 mi / 7,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
316°
northwest

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FOU SFO
Airport Name Fougamou Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code FOU SFO
ICAO Code FOGF KSFO
City Fougamou San Francisco
Country Gabon United States
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 263 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -1.280000, 10.620000 37.620000, -122.380000

Fougamou (FOU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fougamou Airport (FOU) in Fougamou, Gabon to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,746 kilometers (8,541 miles / 7,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Gabon 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 11:07 in Fougamou, it's 02:07 in San Francisco. With a 9-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 Fougamou (FOU) follows a heading of 61° (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 Fougamou Airport (FOU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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