LXR
Luxor
Egypt
12,512 km
7,775 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,512 km
7,775 mi / 6,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
339°
north northwest

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LXR SFO
Airport Name Luxor International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LXR SFO
ICAO Code HELX KSFO
City Luxor San Francisco
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 294 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 25.670000, 32.710000 37.620000, -122.380000

Luxor (LXR) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,512 kilometers (7,775 miles / 6,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 11:50 in Luxor, it's 01:50 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 Luxor (LXR) follows a heading of 24° (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 Luxor International Airport (LXR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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