Distance From Gharyan International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

The distance from Gharyan International Airport () to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 6842 miles or 11010 kilometers or 5941 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 Abo-Maade ( Libya ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abo-Maade and San Francisco takes around 15 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gharyan International Airport, Abo-Maade, Libya to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 15 hours 43 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		11010 km
Statute Miles		6842 miles
Nautical Miles		5941 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 43 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Abo-Maade, Libya and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Abo-Maade, Libya and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SFO

Time difference between Abo-Maade (Libya) and San Francisco (United States) is 9 Hours.
San Francisco time is 9 Hours behind Abo-Maade.

Location	Local Time
Abo-Maade (Libya)	2026-04-29, 17:50:48 EET
San Francisco (United States)	2026-04-29, 08:50:48 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

Gharyan International Airport ( / ) Abo-Maade, Libya

Destination

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