HRG
Hurghada
Egypt
12,393 km
7,701 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,393 km
7,701 mi / 6,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
340°
north northwest

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HRG SFO
Airport Name Hurghada International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HRG SFO
ICAO Code HEGN KSFO
City Hurghada San Francisco
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 52 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 27.180000, 33.800000 37.620000, -122.380000

Hurghada (HRG) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) in Hurghada, Egypt to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,393 kilometers (7,701 miles / 6,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 13:19 in Hurghada, it's 03:19 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 Hurghada (HRG) follows a heading of 23° (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 Hurghada International Airport (HRG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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