RLG
Rostock
Germany
8,949 km
5,560 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,949 km
5,560 mi / 4,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
325°
northwest

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RLG SFO
Airport Name Rostock-Laage Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RLG SFO
ICAO Code ETNL KSFO
City Rostock San Francisco
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 138 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 53.920000, 12.280000 37.620000, -122.380000

Rostock (RLG) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) in Rostock, Germany to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,949 kilometers (5,560 miles / 4,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Germany 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 08:23 in Rostock, it's 23:23 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 Rostock (RLG) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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