NHF
New Halfa
Sudan
13,695 km
8,510 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,695 km
8,510 mi / 7,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NHF SFO
Airport Name New Halfa Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NHF SFO
ICAO Code HSNW KSFO
City New Halfa San Francisco
Country Sudan United States
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,480 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 15.360000, 35.730000 37.620000, -122.380000

New Halfa (NHF) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Halfa Airport (NHF) in New Halfa, Sudan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,695 kilometers (8,510 miles / 7,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Sudan 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 23:56 in New Halfa, it's 13:56 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 1,467 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than New Halfa Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to New Halfa (NHF) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 New Halfa Airport (NHF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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