KNZ
Kenieba
Mali
10,921 km
6,786 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,921 km
6,786 mi / 5,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
312°
northwest

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KNZ SFO
Airport Name Kenieba Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KNZ SFO
ICAO Code GAKA KSFO
City Kenieba San Francisco
Country Mali United States
Timezone Africa/Bamako America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 449 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 12.830000, -11.250000 37.620000, -122.380000

Kenieba (KNZ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenieba Airport (KNZ) in Kenieba, Mali to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,921 kilometers (6,786 miles / 5,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Mali 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 07:21 in Kenieba, it's 23:21 in San Francisco. With a 8-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 Kenieba (KNZ) follows a heading of 67° (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 Kenieba Airport (KNZ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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