The flight distance from Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 16,794 kilometers (10,435 miles / 9,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Mozambique 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 15:57 in Pemba / Porto Amelia, it's 05:57 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.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) follows a heading of 36° (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 Pemba Airport (POL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.