SFO
San Francisco
United States
9,561 km
5,941 miles
TNG
Tangier
Morocco
Distance
9,561 km
5,941 mi / 5,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
47°
northeast

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SFO TNG
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Ibn Batouta Airport
IATA Code SFO TNG
ICAO Code KSFO GMTT
City San Francisco Tangier
Country United States Morocco
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 13 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 35.730000, -5.920000

San Francisco (SFO) to Tangier (TNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Ibn Batouta Airport (TNG) in Tangier, Morocco is 9,561 kilometers (5,941 miles / 5,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Morocco. 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 23:21 in San Francisco, it's 08:21 in Tangier. 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 Tangier (TNG) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 315° (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 Ibn Batouta Airport (TNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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