Distance From Wavecrest Airport to San Francisco International Airport

The distance from Wavecrest Airport () to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 10762 miles or 17320 kilometers or 9346 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 Wavecrest ( South Africa ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wavecrest and San Francisco takes around 24 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wavecrest Airport, Wavecrest, South Africa to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 24 hours 44 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		17320 km
Statute Miles		10762 miles
Nautical Miles		9346 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 44 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Wavecrest, South Africa and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Wavecrest, South Africa and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SFO

Time difference between Wavecrest (South Africa) and San Francisco (United States) is 10 Hours.
San Francisco time is 10 Hours behind Wavecrest.

Location	Local Time
Wavecrest (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 07:48:08 SAST
San Francisco (United States)	2025-12-15, 21:48:08 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

Wavecrest Airport ( / FAWR) Wavecrest, South Africa

Destination

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