CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
10,359 km
6,437 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,359 km
6,437 mi / 5,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CNF SFO
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code CNF SFO
ICAO Code SBCF KSFO
City Belo Horizonte San Francisco
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,715 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 37.620000, -122.380000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,359 kilometers (6,437 miles / 5,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:05 in Belo Horizonte, it's 23:05 in San Francisco. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,702 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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