LZI
Luozi
DR Congo
14,310 km
8,892 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
14,310 km
8,892 mi / 7,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
316°
northwest

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LZI SFO
Airport Name Luozi Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LZI SFO
ICAO Code FZAL KSFO
City Luozi San Francisco
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 722 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -4.950000, 14.130000 37.620000, -122.380000

Luozi (LZI) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luozi Airport (LZI) in Luozi, DR Congo to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 14,310 kilometers (8,892 miles / 7,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 DR Congo 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 11:29 in Luozi, it's 02:29 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 Luozi (LZI) follows a heading of 61° (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 Luozi Airport (LZI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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