QHN
Taguatinga
Brazil
9,651 km
5,997 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,651 km
5,997 mi / 5,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Araguaina
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

QHN SFO
Airport Name Taguatinga Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code QHN SFO
ICAO Code SWTY KSFO
City Taguatinga San Francisco
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Araguaina America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,959 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -12.430000, -46.400000 37.620000, -122.380000

Taguatinga (QHN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taguatinga Airport (QHN) in Taguatinga, Brazil to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,651 kilometers (5,997 miles / 5,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:55 in Taguatinga, it's 00:55 in San Francisco. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,946 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Taguatinga Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Taguatinga (QHN) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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