LMQ
Marsa Brega Airport
Libya
11,483 km
7,135 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,483 km
7,135 mi / 6,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LMQ SFO
Airport Name Marsa Brega Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LMQ SFO
ICAO Code HLMB KSFO
City N/A San Francisco
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, 19.580000 37.620000, -122.380000

Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) in Marsa Brega Airport, Libya to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,483 kilometers (7,135 miles / 6,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Libya 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 05:35 in Marsa Brega Airport, it's 19:35 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 Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) follows a heading of 33° (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 Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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