RVD
Rio Verde
Brazil
9,667 km
6,007 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,667 km
6,007 mi / 5,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RVD SFO
Airport Name General Leite de Castro Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RVD SFO
ICAO Code SWLC KSFO
City Rio Verde San Francisco
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,464 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -17.830000, -50.960000 37.620000, -122.380000

Rio Verde (RVD) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) in Rio Verde, Brazil to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,667 kilometers (6,007 miles / 5,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 15:13 in Rio Verde, it's 10:13 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 2,451 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than General Leite de Castro Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Rio Verde (RVD) 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 General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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