PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
7,560 km
4,697 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
7,560 km
4,697 mi / 4,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
44°
northeast

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PYJ SFO
Airport Name Polyarny Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code PYJ SFO
ICAO Code UERP KSFO
City Yakutia San Francisco
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,660 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 66.400000, 112.030000 37.620000, -122.380000

Yakutia (PYJ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 7,560 kilometers (4,697 miles / 4,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Russia 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 16:19 in Yakutia, it's 23:19 in San Francisco. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,647 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Polyarny Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Yakutia (PYJ) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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