KSD
Karlstad
Sweden
8,481 km
5,270 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,481 km
5,270 mi / 4,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
325°
northwest

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KSD SFO
Airport Name Karlstad Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KSD SFO
ICAO Code ESOK KSFO
City Karlstad San Francisco
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 352 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 59.440000, 13.340000 37.620000, -122.380000

Karlstad (KSD) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karlstad Airport (KSD) in Karlstad, Sweden to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,481 kilometers (5,270 miles / 4,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Sweden 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 09:49 in Karlstad, it's 00:49 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 Karlstad (KSD) follows a heading of 21° (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 Karlstad Airport (KSD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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