COW
Coquimbo
Chile
9,225 km
5,732 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,225 km
5,732 mi / 4,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
322°
northwest

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COW SFO
Airport Name Tambillos Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code COW SFO
ICAO Code SCCQ KSFO
City Coquimbo San Francisco
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 656 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 37.620000, -122.380000

Coquimbo (COW) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,225 kilometers (5,732 miles / 4,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Chile 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 16:50 in Coquimbo, it's 11:50 in San Francisco. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 137° (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 Tambillos Airport (COW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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