MJO
Mount Etjo Airport
Namibia
15,662 km
9,732 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
15,662 km
9,732 mi / 8,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MJO SFO
Airport Name Mount Etjo Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MJO SFO
ICAO Code FYME KSFO
City N/A San Francisco
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,000 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -21.020000, 16.450000 37.620000, -122.380000

Mount Etjo Airport (MJO) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Etjo Airport (MJO) in Mount Etjo Airport, Namibia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 15,662 kilometers (9,732 miles / 8,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Namibia 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 10:59 in Mount Etjo Airport, it's 00:59 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,987 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Mount Etjo Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Mount Etjo Airport (MJO) follows a heading of 77° (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 Mount Etjo Airport (MJO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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