NDB
Nouadhibou
Mauritania
9,866 km
6,130 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,866 km
6,130 mi / 5,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NDB SFO
Airport Name Nouadhibou International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NDB SFO
ICAO Code GQPP KSFO
City Nouadhibou San Francisco
Country Mauritania United States
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 24 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 20.930000, -17.030000 37.620000, -122.380000

Nouadhibou (NDB) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) in Nouadhibou, Mauritania to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,866 kilometers (6,130 miles / 5,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Mauritania 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 15:47 in Nouadhibou, it's 07:47 in San Francisco. With a 8-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 Nouadhibou (NDB) follows a heading of 64° (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 Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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