RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
4,134 km
2,569 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
4,134 km
2,569 mi / 2,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUY SFO
Airport Name Copan Ruinas Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RUY SFO
ICAO Code MHRU KSFO
City Ruinas de Copan San Francisco
Country Honduras United States
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,990 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 14.840000, -89.140000 37.620000, -122.380000

Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,134 kilometers (2,569 miles / 2,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Ruinas de Copan, it's 01:00 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,977 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Copan Ruinas Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) follows a heading of 119° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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