LBG
Paris
France
8,961 km
5,568 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,961 km
5,568 mi / 4,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
319°
northwest

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LBG SFO
Airport Name Paris-Le Bourget Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LBG SFO
ICAO Code LFPB KSFO
City Paris San Francisco
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 218 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 48.970000, 2.440000 37.620000, -122.380000

Paris (LBG) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) in Paris, France to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,961 kilometers (5,568 miles / 4,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 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 06:45 in Paris, it's 21:45 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 Paris (LBG) follows a heading of 33° (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 Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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