Distance From Al Maktoum International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, DWC - SFO Distance

The distance from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 8115 miles or 13059 kilometers or 7047 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Jebel Ali ( United Arab Emirates ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jebel Ali and San Francisco takes around 18 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 18 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DWC - SFO

Kilometers		13059 km
Statute Miles		8115 miles
Nautical Miles		7047 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 39 minutes

Al Maktoum International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - DWC to SFO Flight Path

Location of Al Maktoum International Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Jebel Ali to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DWC - SFO

Time difference between Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) and San Francisco (United States) is 12 Hours.
San Francisco time is 12 Hours behind Jebel Ali.

Location	Local Time
Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-15, 15:55:56 +04
San Francisco (United States)	2025-12-15, 03:55:56 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC / OMDW) Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States