PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
16,937 km
10,524 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
16,937 km
10,524 mi / 9,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTG SFO
Airport Name Polokwane International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code PTG SFO
ICAO Code FAPP KSFO
City Potgietersrus San Francisco
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,076 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -23.850000, 29.460000 37.620000, -122.380000

Potgietersrus (PTG) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 16,937 kilometers (10,524 miles / 9,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 South Africa 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 09:35 in Potgietersrus, it's 23:35 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 4,063 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Polokwane International Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Potgietersrus (PTG) follows a heading of 68° (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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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