SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
10,626 km
6,603 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,626 km
6,603 mi / 5,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
324°
northwest

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SFA SFO
Airport Name Sfax Thyna International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code SFA SFO
ICAO Code DTTX KSFO
City Sfax San Francisco
Country Tunisia United States
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.720000, 10.690000 37.620000, -122.380000

Sfax (SFA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,626 kilometers (6,603 miles / 5,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Tunisia 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 08:26 in Sfax, it's 23:26 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 Sfax (SFA) follows a heading of 37° (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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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