KKN
Kirkenes
Norway
7,867 km
4,888 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
7,867 km
4,888 mi / 4,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KKN SFO
Airport Name Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KKN SFO
ICAO Code ENKR KSFO
City Kirkenes San Francisco
Country Norway United States
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 283 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 69.730000, 29.890000 37.620000, -122.380000

Kirkenes (KKN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) in Kirkenes, Norway to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 7,867 kilometers (4,888 miles / 4,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 15:44 in Kirkenes, it's 06:44 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 Kirkenes (KKN) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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