NDJ
N'Djamena
Chad
12,923 km
8,030 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,923 km
8,030 mi / 6,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
323°
northwest

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NDJ SFO
Airport Name N'Djamena International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NDJ SFO
ICAO Code FTTJ KSFO
City N'Djamena San Francisco
Country Chad United States
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 968 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 12.130000, 15.030000 37.620000, -122.380000

N'Djamena (NDJ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) in N'Djamena, Chad to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,923 kilometers (8,030 miles / 6,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Chad 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 11:23 in N'Djamena, it's 02:23 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 N'Djamena (NDJ) follows a heading of 48° (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 N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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