SFO
San Francisco
United States
11,887 km
7,386 miles
XZA
Zabre
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,887 km
7,386 mi / 6,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO XZA
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Zabre Airport
IATA Code SFO XZA
ICAO Code KSFO DFEZ
City San Francisco Zabre
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 13 ft 886 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 11.170000, -0.620000

San Francisco (SFO) to Zabre (XZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Zabre Airport (XZA) in Zabre, Burkina Faso is 11,887 kilometers (7,386 miles / 6,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 01:19 in San Francisco, it's 09:19 in Zabre. With a 8-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 Zabre (XZA) 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 Zabre Airport (XZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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