The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 15,298 kilometers (9,506 miles / 8,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Kenya. 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 03:37 in San Francisco, it's 14:37 in Samburu South. 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 3,282 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.