HFT
Hammerfest
Norway
7,670 km
4,766 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
7,670 km
4,766 mi / 4,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
332°
north northwest

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HFT SFO
Airport Name Hammerfest Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HFT SFO
ICAO Code ENHF KSFO
City Hammerfest San Francisco
Country Norway United States
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 266 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 70.680000, 23.670000 37.620000, -122.380000

Hammerfest (HFT) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) in Hammerfest, Norway to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 7,670 kilometers (4,766 miles / 4,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Norway 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 14:04 in Hammerfest, it's 05:04 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 Hammerfest (HFT) follows a heading of 11° (north 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 Hammerfest Airport (HFT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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