SFO
San Francisco
United States
13,436 km
8,349 miles
SLF
Sulayel Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,436 km
8,349 mi / 7,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SLF
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Sulayel Airport
IATA Code SFO SLF
ICAO Code KSFO OESL
City San Francisco N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 13 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 20.460000, 45.620000

San Francisco (SFO) to Sulayel Airport (SLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Sulayel Airport (SLF) in Sulayel Airport, Saudi Arabia is 13,436 kilometers (8,349 miles / 7,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 United States with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:33 in San Francisco, it's 07:33 in Sulayel Airport. With a 11-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 2,008 feet between the two airports. Sulayel Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Sulayel Airport (SLF) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sulayel Airport (SLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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