SFO
San Francisco
United States
15,890 km
9,873 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
15,890 km
9,873 mi / 8,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
64°
east northeast

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SFO SXG
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code SFO SXG
ICAO Code KSFO FLSN
City San Francisco Senanga
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 13 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -16.100000, 23.270000

San Francisco (SFO) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 15,890 kilometers (9,873 miles / 8,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:29 in San Francisco, it's 04:29 in Senanga. 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 3,357 feet between the two airports. Senanga Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Senanga (SXG) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). 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 Senanga Airport (SXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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