MSZ
Namibe
Angola
14,917 km
9,269 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
14,917 km
9,269 mi / 8,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
308°
northwest

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MSZ SFO
Airport Name Namibe Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MSZ SFO
ICAO Code FNMO KSFO
City Namibe San Francisco
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 210 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -15.260000, 12.150000 37.620000, -122.380000

Namibe (MSZ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Namibe Airport (MSZ) in Namibe, Angola to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 14,917 kilometers (9,269 miles / 8,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Angola 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 06:54 in Namibe, it's 21:54 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 Namibe (MSZ) follows a heading of 73° (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 Namibe Airport (MSZ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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