Distance From Shakawe Airport to San Francisco International Airport, SWX - SFO Distance

The distance from Shakawe Airport (SWX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 9904 miles or 15938 kilometers or 8600 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 Shakawe ( Botswana ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shakawe and San Francisco takes around 22 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shakawe Airport, Shakawe, Botswana to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 22 hours 46 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 • SWX - SFO

Kilometers		15938 km
Statute Miles		9904 miles
Nautical Miles		8600 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 46 minutes

Shakawe Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - SWX to SFO Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Shakawe, Botswana and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SWX - SFO

Time difference between Shakawe (Botswana) and San Francisco (United States) is 9 Hours.
San Francisco time is 9 Hours behind Shakawe.

Location	Local Time
Shakawe (Botswana)	2025-04-02, 08:36:40 CAT
San Francisco (United States)	2025-04-01, 23:36:40 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

Shakawe Airport (SWX / FBSW) Shakawe, Botswana

Destination

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