FNI
Nimes/Garons
France
9,500 km
5,903 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,500 km
5,903 mi / 5,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FNI SFO
Airport Name Nimes-Arles-Camargue Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code FNI SFO
ICAO Code LFTW KSFO
City Nimes/Garons San Francisco
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 309 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 43.760000, 4.420000 37.620000, -122.380000

Nimes/Garons (FNI) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nimes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI) in Nimes/Garons, France to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,500 kilometers (5,903 miles / 5,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 France with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in Nimes/Garons, it's 02:40 in San Francisco. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Nimes/Garons (FNI) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nimes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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