Distance From Gilgil Coulson Airport to San Francisco International Airport

The distance from Gilgil Coulson Airport () to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 9537 miles or 15348 kilometers or 8282 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 Gilgil ( Kenya ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gilgil and San Francisco takes around 21 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gilgil Coulson Airport, Gilgil, Kenya to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 21 hours 55 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		15348 km
Statute Miles		9537 miles
Nautical Miles		8282 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 55 minutes

Gilgil Coulson Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - to SFO Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Gilgil, Kenya and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SFO

Time difference between Gilgil (Kenya) and San Francisco (United States) is 11 Hours.
San Francisco time is 11 Hours behind Gilgil.

Location	Local Time
Gilgil (Kenya)	2025-12-15, 23:03:03 EAT
San Francisco (United States)	2025-12-15, 12:03:03 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

Gilgil Coulson Airport ( / ) Gilgil, Kenya

Destination

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