RAO
Ribeirao Preto
Brazil
10,160 km
6,313 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,160 km
6,313 mi / 5,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RAO SFO
Airport Name Leite Lopes Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RAO SFO
ICAO Code SBRP KSFO
City Ribeirao Preto San Francisco
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,806 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -21.140000, -47.780000 37.620000, -122.380000

Ribeirao Preto (RAO) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,160 kilometers (6,313 miles / 5,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 06:19 in Ribeirao Preto, it's 01:19 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 1,793 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Leite Lopes Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Ribeirao Preto (RAO) follows a heading of 116° (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 Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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