Distance From Kilosa Airport to San Francisco International Airport

The distance from Kilosa Airport () to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 9949 miles or 16012 kilometers or 8640 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 Kilosa ( Tanzania ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kilosa and San Francisco takes around 22 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kilosa Airport, Kilosa, Tanzania to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 22 hours 52 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		16012 km
Statute Miles		9949 miles
Nautical Miles		8640 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 52 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Kilosa, Tanzania and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SFO

Time difference between Kilosa (Tanzania) and San Francisco (United States) is 10 Hours.
San Francisco time is 10 Hours behind Kilosa.

Location	Local Time
Kilosa (Tanzania)	2026-03-19, 21:29:09 EAT
San Francisco (United States)	2026-03-19, 11:29:09 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

Kilosa Airport ( / HTKS) Kilosa, Tanzania

Destination

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