RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
11,078 km
6,883 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,078 km
6,883 mi / 5,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
320°
northwest

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RZA SFO
Airport Name Santa Cruz Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RZA SFO
ICAO Code SAWU KSFO
City Santa Cruz San Francisco
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 364 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -50.020000, -68.580000 37.620000, -122.380000

Santa Cruz (RZA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,078 kilometers (6,883 miles / 5,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Argentina 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 Santa Cruz, 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.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Cruz (RZA) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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