RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
4,578 km
2,845 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
4,578 km
2,845 mi / 2,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Managua
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RFS SFO
Airport Name Rosita Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RFS SFO
ICAO Code MNRT KSFO
City La Rosita San Francisco
Country Nicaragua United States
Timezone America/Managua America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 193 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 13.890000, -84.410000 37.620000, -122.380000

La Rosita (RFS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,578 kilometers (2,845 miles / 2,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Nicaragua with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:35 in La Rosita, it's 23:35 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to La Rosita (RFS) follows a heading of 115° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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