GMD
Ben Slimane
Morocco
9,638 km
5,988 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,638 km
5,988 mi / 5,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GMD SFO
Airport Name Ben Slimane Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GMD SFO
ICAO Code GMMB KSFO
City Ben Slimane San Francisco
Country Morocco United States
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 627 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 33.660000, -7.220000 37.620000, -122.380000

Ben Slimane (GMD) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) in Ben Slimane, Morocco to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,638 kilometers (5,988 miles / 5,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Morocco 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 10:04 in Ben Slimane, it's 01:04 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 Ben Slimane (GMD) follows a heading of 49° (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 Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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