LEI
Almeria
Spain
9,696 km
6,025 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,696 km
6,025 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
317°
northwest

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LEI SFO
Airport Name Almeria International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LEI SFO
ICAO Code LEAM KSFO
City Almeria San Francisco
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 70 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.840000, -2.370000 37.620000, -122.380000

Almeria (LEI) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almeria International Airport (LEI) in Almeria, Spain to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,696 kilometers (6,025 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Spain 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 06:51 in Almeria, it's 21:51 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 Almeria (LEI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Almeria International Airport (LEI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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