SFO
San Francisco
United States
10,133 km
6,296 miles
SJJ
Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Distance
10,133 km
6,296 mi / 5,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SJJ
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Sarajevo International Airport
IATA Code SFO SJJ
ICAO Code KSFO LQSA
City San Francisco Sarajevo
Country United States Bosnia and Herzegovina
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation 13 ft 1,708 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 43.820000, 18.330000

San Francisco (SFO) to Sarajevo (SJJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina is 10,133 kilometers (6,296 miles / 5,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 United States with Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:29 in San Francisco, it's 11:29 in Sarajevo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,695 feet between the two airports. Sarajevo International Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Sarajevo (SJJ) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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