SFO
San Francisco
United States
17,030 km
10,582 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
17,030 km
10,582 mi / 9,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO UEL
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code SFO UEL
ICAO Code KSFO FQQL
City San Francisco Quelimane
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Maputo
Elevation 13 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -17.860000, 36.870000

San Francisco (SFO) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 17,030 kilometers (10,582 miles / 9,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Mozambique. 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 00:58 in San Francisco, it's 10:58 in Quelimane. 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.

The return flight from Quelimane (UEL) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 322° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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