NIT
Niort/Souche
France
9,038 km
5,616 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,038 km
5,616 mi / 4,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
317°
northwest

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NIT SFO
Airport Name Niort-Souche Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NIT SFO
ICAO Code LFBN KSFO
City Niort/Souche San Francisco
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 203 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 46.310000, -0.400000 37.620000, -122.380000

Niort/Souche (NIT) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niort-Souche Airport (NIT) in Niort/Souche, France to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,038 kilometers (5,616 miles / 4,880 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 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 08:26 in Niort/Souche, it's 23:26 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 Niort/Souche (NIT) follows a heading of 36° (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 Niort-Souche Airport (NIT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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