Distance From Chitipa Airport to San Francisco International Airport

The distance from Chitipa Airport () to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 9984 miles or 16067 kilometers or 8670 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 Chitipa ( Malawi ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chitipa and San Francisco takes around 22 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chitipa Airport, Chitipa, Malawi to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 22 hours 57 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 • - SFO

Kilometers		16067 km
Statute Miles		9984 miles
Nautical Miles		8670 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 57 minutes

Chitipa Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - to SFO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chitipa, Malawi and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Chitipa, Malawi and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SFO

Time difference between Chitipa (Malawi) and San Francisco (United States) is 9 Hours.
San Francisco time is 9 Hours behind Chitipa.

Location	Local Time
Chitipa (Malawi)	2026-09-12, 08:24:06 CAT
San Francisco (United States)	2026-09-11, 23:24:06 PDT

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

Chitipa Airport ( / FWCT) Chitipa, Malawi

Destination

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