Distance From Ndjili International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, FIH - SFO Distance

The distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 8926 miles or 14365 kilometers or 7752 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 Kinshasa ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kinshasa and San Francisco takes around 20 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ndjili International Airport, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 20 hours 31 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 • FIH - SFO

Kilometers		14365 km
Statute Miles		8926 miles
Nautical Miles		7752 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 31 minutes

Ndjili International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - FIH to SFO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FIH - SFO

Time difference between Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and San Francisco (United States) is 9 Hours.
San Francisco time is 9 Hours behind Kinshasa.

Location	Local Time
Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2025-12-16, 21:22:13 WAT
San Francisco (United States)	2025-12-16, 12:22:13 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

Ndjili International Airport (FIH / FZAA) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

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